Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7440-43-9
Name of the chemical
Cadmium
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2015-06-08
Product name
Cadmium Metal
CAS No.
7440-43-9
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Cadmium metal is used as a constituent in
Manufacturer Name
Cadmium Metal
Emergency telephone
704-482-8200
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Company Information
company name
IMC-MetalsAmerica, LLC
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency Overview: A bluish-silver lustrous metal that does not burn in bulk. Clouds of finely-divided dust are a fire and explosion hazard, however. When heated strongly in air cadmium oxide fumes will be generated. Freshly formed cadmium fume is an intense pulmonary irritant and may result in development of pulmonary edema several hours after exposure. Inhalation or ingestion of dust or fumes may produce both acute and chronic health effects. Probable cancer hazard. A self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full protective clothing are required for all emergency response personnel when cadmium is involved in a fire situation. Do NOT use water or foam. Apply dry chemical, dry sand, or special powder extinguishing media.
Potential health effects
Cadmium dust and fume have both acute and chronic health effects. Cadmium dust is a pulmo- nary irritant. Freshly formed cadmium fume is an intense pulmonary irritant, resulting in respiratory distress and possible pulmonary edema that may develop 4 to 10 hours after exposure. In severe cases death may result. Long term exposures may cause kidney dysfunction and lung injury (emphysema) as well as other symptoms. Cadmium is classified as a carcinogen or probable carcinogen by IARC, ACGIH, NTP, OSHA and the EU. (See Toxicological Information, Section 11)
Environmental effects
While cadmium metal has a relatively low bioavailability, compounds which it forms with other elements can be potentially toxic to biota at low concentrations. Bioaccumulation of cadmium occurs readily in aquatic and terrestrial food chains, specifically in plants and aquatic organisms. (See Ecological Information, Section 12). EU Risk Phrase(s) R45 - May cause cancer; R26 - Very toxic by inhalation; R48/23/25 - Toxic danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation and if swallowed; R62 - Possible risk of impaired fertility; R63 - Possible risk of harm to the unborn child; R68 - Possible risk of irreversible effects; R50/53 - Very toxic to aquatic organisms - may cause long term adverse effects in the environment.
