Cadmium chloride

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview Form : powder Color : white Odor : odourless

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity, Category 3, Oral Acute toxicity, Category 2, Inhalation Germ cell mutagenicity, Category 1B Carcinogenicity, Category 1A Reproductive toxicity, Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, Category 1, Kidney, Lungs, Bone Acute aquatic toxicity, Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity, Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Toxic if swallowed. 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.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Use personal protective equipment as required. Wear respiratory protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Rinse mouth. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. Carcinogenicity NTP: Cadmium chloride 10108-64-2 Known carcinogen IARC: Cadmium chloride 10108-64-2 Group 1: Carcinogenic to humans ACGIH: Cadmium chloride 10108-64-2 A2: Suspected human carcinogen