EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Toxic if swallowed. Very toxic by inhalation. May cause cancer. May
cause heritable genetic damage. Toxic : danger of serious damage to
health by prolonged exposure through inhalation and if swallowed.
May impair fertility. May cause harm to the unborn child. Very toxic
to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the
aquatic environment.Toxic.Cancer suspect agent.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion:
Poison by ingestion. May cause headache. May cause nausea and
vomiting.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation. Toxic if inhaled.
Chronic:
May cause cancer according to animal studies.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid
immediately.
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of
water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing
and shoes.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4
cupfuls of milk or water. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh
air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to Physician:
**** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****
General Information:
Substance is noncombustible.
Extinguishing Media:
Use extinguishing media most appropriate for the surrounding fire.
**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal
container.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Do not breathe dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Do not get in eyes, on
skin, or on clothing. Use only in a chemical fume hood.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped
with an eyewash facility and a safety shower.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 7790-79-6:
United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: (listed as fluorides, inorganic): 2.5
mg/m3 TWA (as F)
United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: (listed as fluorides, inorganic): 6.2
mg/m3 STEL (as F)
United States OSHA: 2.5 mg/m3 TWA (as F) (listed under
Fluorides).2.5 mg/m3 TWA (as F) (listed under Fluorides).2.5 ??g/
Action Level (as Cd); 5 ??g/m3 PEL (as Cd. Do not eat, drink or c
t obacco or gum or apply cosmetics in regulated areas. Carcinoge
dust can cau
Belgium - TWA: (listed as fluorides, inorganic): 2.5 mg/m3 VLE (a
France - VME: (listed as fluorides): 2.5 mg/m3 VME (as F)
Germany: (listed as fluorides): 2.5 mg/m3 VME (as F)
Japan: (listed as cadmium compounds): 0.05 mg/m3 OEL (as Cd)
Malaysia: (listed as fluorides): 2.5 mg/m3 TWA (as F)
Netherlands: (listed as fluorides): 3.5 mg/m3 STEL (as F)
Netherlands: (listed as cadmium inorganic compounds): 0.005 mg/m3
(as Cd)
Russia: (listed as cadmium compounds): 0.05 mg/m3 TWA (as Cd)
Russia: (listed as cadmium compounds): 0.01 mg/m3 STEL (as Cd)
Spain: 0.01 mg/m3 VLA-ED (inhalable fraction, as Cd); 0.002 mg/m3
VLA-ED (respirable fr
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear chemical splash goggles and face shield.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize
contact with skin.
Respirators:
A NIOSH/MSHA approved air purifying dust or mist
respirator or European Standard EN 149.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Powder
Color: white
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 1748 deg C @ 760 mm Hg
Freezing/Melting Point: 1049 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: IN WATER: 4.3 G/100ML (25C)
Specific Gravity/Density: 6.3300g/cm3
Molecular Formula: CdF2
Molecular Weight: 150.40
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Not available.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hydrogen fluoride gas.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 7790-79-6: EV0700000
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Cadmium fluoride -
California: carcinogen, initial date 10/1/87 (listed as Cadmium compou
NTP: Known carcinogen (listed as Cadmium compounds).
IARC: Group 1 carcinogen (listed as Cadmium compounds).
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
IATA
Shipping Name: CADMIUM COMPOUND
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 2570
Packing Group: III
IMO
Shipping Name: CADMIUM COMPOUND
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 2570
Packing Group: III
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: CADMIUM COMPOUND
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 2570
Packing group: III
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: T+ N
Risk Phrases:
R 45 May cause cancer.
R 46 May cause heritable genetic damage.
R 61 May cause harm to the unborn child.
R 25 Toxic if swallowed.
R 26 Very toxic by inhalation.
R 48/23/25 Toxic : danger of serious damage to
health by prolonged exposure through inhalation and if
swallowed.
R 50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause
long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
R 60 May impair fertility.
Safety Phrases:
S 53 Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions
before use.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
S 60 This material and its container must be
disposed of as hazardous waste.
S 61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to
special instructions/safety data sheets.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7790-79-6: No information available.
Canada
CAS# 7790-79-6 is listed on Canada's NDSL List.
CAS# 7790-79-6 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 7790-79-6 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
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