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EC/CAS
7440-43-9
Name of the chemical
Cadmium
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2007-03-27
Product name
Cadmium, Coarse Powder, GR
Product Synonyms
None
CAS No.
7440-43-9
Manufacturer Name
EMD Chemicals Inc
Emergency telephone
613-996-6666 CANUTEC (Canada
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Company Information
company name
EMD Chemicals Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
29 CFR 1910.1200) Physical state Solid. OSHA/HCS status : This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). Emergency overview WARNING! CANCER HAZARD. CAN CAUSE CANCER. HARMFUL IF INHALED OR SWALLOWED. CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: BLOOD, KIDNEYS, LUNGS, RESPIRATORY TRACT, PROSTATE. MAY BE HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CADMIUM POWDER OR DUST IS A FLAMMABLE SOLID. DUST IRRITATING. WARNING This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Do not ingest. Avoid prolonged contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid breathing dust. Keep container closed. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling. Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of exposure.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Inhalation. Ingestion.
Potential Acute Health Effects
Eyes No known significant effects or critical hazards. Skin Harmful in contact with skin. Inhalation Toxic by inhalation. Ingestion Toxic if swallowed. Carcinogenic effects : Can cause cancer. Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of exposure. Mutagenic effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Teratogenic Effects
No known significant effects or critical hazards. Reproductive toxicity Medical conditions : Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage. aggravated by over- exposure See toxicological information (section 11)
