Cadmium nitrate tetrahydrate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H301, H312, H330, H340, H350, H360, H372, H410

Code

Statements

H301

Toxic if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Solid White Odorless Emergency Overview Toxic if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Fatal if inhaled. May cause genetic defects. May cause cancer. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Hygroscopic.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 2 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 1B Carcinogenicity Category 1B Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H301 - Toxic if swallowed H312 - Harmful in contact with skin H330 - Fatal if inhaled H340 - May cause genetic defects H350 - May cause cancer H360 - May damage fertility or the unborn child H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

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 P284 - Wear respiratory protection P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P330 - Rinse mouth P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse

Storage

P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P405 - Store locked up

Disposal

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

Other physicochemical hazards

Hygroscopic.

Health hazards

Toxic if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Fatal if inhaled. May cause genetic defects. May cause cancer. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Environmental hazards

Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems. Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.