Cadmium

Hazard statements (CLP)

H301, H330, H341, H350, H361, H372, H410

Code

Statements

H301

Toxic if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview Emergency Overview: Carcinogenicity, Category 1B; Acute toxicity (inhalation), Category 2; Target organ toxicity (repeated exposure), Category 1; Mutagenicity, Category 2; Reproductive Toxicity, Category 2; Acute Toxicity (oral), Category 3; Acute Hazards to the Aquatic

Environmental hazards

Category 1; Chronic Hazard to the Environment, Category 1

Hazard statements

Fatal if inhaled (H330); Toxic if swallowed (H301); May cause cancer (H350); Suspected of causing genetic defects (H341); Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child (H361); Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeat exposure (H372); Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects (H410)

Prevention

Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. (P260); Wear respiratory protection (P284); Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. (P202); Avoid release to the environment. (P273) Respnse If inhaled Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. (P304+P340); If exposed or concerned Get medical advice/attention. (P308+P313); Collect spillage. (P391) Appearance/Form: Form: Solid Color: Bluish-white metal Odor: None Hazard Summary: Carcinogen. Toxic if swallowed. Negligible fire or explosion hazard in bulk form. Powdered material may form explosive dust- air mixtures.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Skin: May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause skin irritation. Eyes: May cause eye irritation. Ingestion: May be toxic if swallowed. Acute poisoning following ingestion causes GI disturbances, salivation, shock, liver and kidney damage. Ingestion may produce fluid loss, acute renal failure, and cardiopulmonary depression. May cause death but the irritant and emitic action is so violent that little of the cadmium is absorbed and fatal poisoning does not normally occur. Inhalation: May be fatal if inhaled. May be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation. Inhalation of fumes may cause metal fume fever, which is characterized by flu-like symptoms with metallic taste, fever, chills, cough, weakness, chest pain, muscle pain and increased white blood cell count. Chronic Exposure: If inhaled damage may be delayed. May cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, chest tightness, weakness, and delayed pulmonary edema. Irritating for skin and eyes. Probable teratogen. Repeated inhalation may cause chronic bronchitis. Chronic inhalation may cause nasal septum ulceration and perforation. Cadmium and compounds may cause lung, liver and kidney damage and lung and prostate cancer in humans. May cause loss of smell, emphysema, anemia, bone demineralization and lung fibrosis. The primary target organ for chronic cadmium disease is clearly the kidney. Suspected of causing genetic defects. Aggravated Medical Respiratory and kidney disease. Conditions: Carcinogenicity: Probable human carcinogen. May cause respiratory tract cancer. May increase the risk of liver, prostate, respiratory and kidney cancers.