34330-64-8

Synonym:Cadmium dichloride hydrate

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Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
IngredientCAS NumberPercentACGIH (TWA)OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound34330-64-8100%0.002mg/m30.005mg/m3

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Section 3: Hazards Identification
Inhalation may cause metallic taste, cough, chest pain, fever, chills, pulmonary edema, liver and kidney
Emergency Overview:
damage. May cause cancer. May cause heritable genetic damage.
Primary Routes of Exposure:Ingestion, inhalation
Eye Contact:May be a mild to severe irritant to the eyes.
Skin Contact:May cause slight to mild irritation of the skin.
Harmful by inhalation. Dust or fumes can lead to chills, coughing, headache, shortness of breath, chest pains,
Inhalation:
and pulmonary edema.
Harmful if swallowed. Ingestion may lead to sudden nausea, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, weakness,
Ingestion:
convulsions, and death.
Harmful if swallowed and inhaled. Inhalation may cause metallic taste, cough, chest pain, fever, chills,
Acute Health Affects:
pulmonary edema, liver and kidney damage.
Prolonged exposure may cause loss of sense of smell, weight loss, liver, lung, skeletal and kidney damage.
Chronic Health Affects:May cause heritable genetic damage. May impair fertility. Cadmium is a recognized carcinogen of the
connective tissue, lungs, and the liver.
NTP:Yes
IARC:Yes
OSHA:No

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SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need
Eye Exposure:
assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if
Skin Exposure:
irritation persists.
Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty
Inhalation:
in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance.
Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce
Ingestion:
vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.

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SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point:not applicable
Autoignition Temperature:none
Explosion Limits:none
Extinguishing Medium:none required
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:No special fire fighting procedures required.
Hazardous Combustion andToxic dusts contain cadmium
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.

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SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Spill and Leak Procedures:Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite or sodium carbonate and swept up.

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SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage:Store material in a tightly sealed container.

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SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Eye Protection:Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.
Skin Protection:Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves and protective clothing.
Ventilation:Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
In the absence of adequate ventilation a respirator should be worn. The use of a respiratory requires a
Respirator:
Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation:Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
Additional Protection:No additional protection required.

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SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form:white xtl.
Molecular Weight:183.32
Melting Point:no data
Boiling Point:no data
Vapor Pressure:no data
Specific Gravity:no data
Odor:none
Solubility in Water:

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SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability:air and moisture stable
Hazardous Polymerization:no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid:none
Incompatibility:active metals
Decomposition Products:Cadmium chloride and water

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SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
Oral (rat); LD50: 665 mg/kg. Oral (mouse); LD50: 194 mg/kg. Intraperitoneal (mouse); LD50: 4567. Oral (rat);
TDLo: 343320 ug/kg/13W-I. Oral (rabbit); TDLo: 1365 mg/kg/13W-I. Oral (rabbit); TDLo: 13650 ug/kg/13W-I.
RTECS Data:
Subcutaneous (rat); TDLo: 457 mg/kg/5W-I. Intraperitoneal (rat); TDLo: 6537 ug/kg. Subcutaneous (rat);
TDLo: 7mg/kg. Human Lymphocyte; DNA inhibition: 28 umol/L.
Carcinogenic Effects:Tumorigen
Mutagenic Effects:Mutagen
Tetratogenic Effects:Reproductive Effector

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SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Avoid release into the environment. Very toxic to aquatic organisms. May cause long-term adverse effects in
Ecological Information:
the aquatic environment.

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SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal:Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.

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SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR):Cadmium compounds
Hazard Class (CFR):6.1
Additional Hazard Class (CFR):NA
Packaging Group (CFR):III
UN ID Number (CFR):UN# 2570
Shipping Name (IATA):Cadmium compound
Hazard Class (IATA):6.1
Additional Hazard Class (IATA):NA
Packaging Group (IATA):III
UN ID Number (IATA):UN# 2570

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SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA:Not listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313):Title compound see Category Code N078.
Second Ingredient:none

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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A