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EC/CAS
1306-25-8
Name of the chemical
Cadmium telluride (CdTe)
Concentration
>95
General Information
Version
5
Revision date
2026-07-22
Product name
Cadmium telluride
CAS No.
1306-25-8
supplier name
Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd
Emergency telephone
001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H332, H350, H372, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H332
Harmful if inhaled
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Solid Black Odorless Emergency Overview May cause cancer. Harmful to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Harmful if inhaled. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Classification of the substance or mixture Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 4 Carcinogenicity Category 1A Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Category 3 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H350 - May cause cancer H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H332 - Harmful if inhaled H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Prevention
P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
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
May cause cancer. Harmful if inhaled. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Environmental hazards
Harmful to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility. Spillage unlikely to penetrate soil.
2.3 Other hazards
This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 4 Carcinogenicity Category 1A Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Category 3 Chronic aquatic toxicity
