Cadmium

Hazard statements (CLP)

H228, H302, H312, H330, H335, H341, H350, H361d, H361f, H372

Code

Statements

H228

Flammable solid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable solid May form combustible dust concentrations in air Fatal if inhaled Harmful if swallowed Harmful in contact with skin May cause respiratory irritation Suspected of causing genetic defects May cause cancer Suspected of damaging fertility. Suspected of damaging the unborn child Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Use personal protective equipment as required Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Ground/bond container and receiving equipment Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment

Response

IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention/advice Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Skin IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water Wash contaminated clothing before reuse Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Rinse mouth Fire Fight fire with normal precautions from a reasonable distance Evacuate area

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects WARNING. Cancer and Reproductive Harm - https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Flammable solids Category 2 Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute dermal toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 2 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1A Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system. Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Target Organs - Kidney, Blood. Combustible dust Yes