=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:CADIUM OXIDE
NIIN:00-281-8804
MSDS Number: BDTDT
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:ASARCO
Address:180 MAIDEN LANE
City:NEW YORK
State:NY
ZIP:10038-4921
Country:US
CAGE:LO143
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:ASARCO
Address:180 MAIDEN LANE
Box:City:NEW YORK
State:NY
ZIP:10038-4921
Country:US
CAGE:LO143
Company:ASARCO INC
Address:180 MAIDEN LANE
Box:City:NEW YORK
State:NY
ZIP:10038-4921
Country:US
Phone:212-510-2000
CAGE:84111

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Name:CADMIUM OXIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:1306-19-0
RTECS #:EV1925000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:SEE 1910.1027
ACGIH TLV:0.05 MG(CD)/M3; 9293

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:ACUTE EXPOS TO CDO FUMES:SEVERE LUNG IRRIT &
    EDEMA, WHICH MAY BE FATAL. CHRONIC EXPOS: SEE SUPP DATA

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:IF THERE HAS BEEN KNOWN EXPOS TO DENSE CADMIUM OXIDE FUME OR
    IF SYMPTOMS OF COUGH ,CHEST TIGHTNESS,OR RESPIRATORY DISTRESS
    APPEAR AFTER POSS EXPOS, PLACE PATIENT AT BED REST & CALL
    PHYSICIAN.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:CO*2,DRY CHEM,SAND
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS/FULL
    PROTECT.EQUIP
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CADIUM OXIDE AT HIGH HEAT WILL EVOLVE
    CADMIUM OXIDE FUME.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:ANY NORMAL CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE IS APPLICABLE IF
    POSSIBILITY OF DUST/FUME EXPOSURE EXISTS,WEAR APPROVED RESPIRATORY
    EQUIPMENT.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:MOST OPERATIONS IN WHICH CADMIUM OXIDE
    FUME OR DUSTS ARE PRODUCED WILL REQUIRE PROCESS ENCLOSURE VENT
    DESIGNED FOR OPERATION.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR IN VISIBLE FUME
    OR DUST.
Ventilation:LOCAL-RECOMMENDED
Protective Gloves:NOT REQUIRED
Eye Protection:RECOMMENDED
Supplemental Safety and Health
CONTAINER: 50 POUND CAN(POWDER).OVEREXPOSURE: CHRONIC:LUNG INJURY
    (EMPHYSEMA) & KIDNEY DAMAGE(PROTEINURIA).

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:T4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:1650-1830F
Spec Gravity:6.95
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:YELLOW-BROWN POWDER OR CRYSTALS.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CADMIUM OXIDE FUME IS EVOLVED AT HIGH
    HEAT.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL METHOD MUST BE IAW FEDERAL STATE AND
    LOCAL CODES. THIS MATERIAL HAS POTENTIAL RECYCLING VALUE.

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