Cadmium(II) Sulfide

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS classification of chemical product Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - Category 1 (Kidney, Lungs, Bone) repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard Category 1 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- ard Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs (Kidney, Lungs, Bone) through prolonged or repeated exposure. Very toxic to aquatic life. 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 under- stood. Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face pro- tection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Germ cell mutagenicity : Category 2 Carcinogenicity : Category 1B Reproductive toxicity : Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Kidney, Lungs, Bone) repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard : Category 1 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- : Category 2 ard