Cadmium sulfide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H341, H350, H361, H372, H413

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Powder Solid Yellow-orange Odorless Emergency Overview Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Harmful if swallowed. May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life. Classification of the substance or mixture Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1A Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 4 Label Elements

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects H350 - May cause cancer H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H302 - Harmful if swallowed H413 - May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life

Prevention

P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P330 - Rinse mouth

Storage

P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other physicochemical hazards

None identified.

Health hazards

Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Harmful if swallowed.

Environmental hazards

May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life. Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility. Spillage unlikely to penetrate soil.

2.3 Other hazards

Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1A Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity