Cadmium nitrate tetrahydrate

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  Cadmium nitrate tetrahydrate

1. Product Identification

Synonyms: Cadmium dinitrate tetrahydrate
CAS No.: 10022-68-1
Molecular Weight: 308.46
Chemical Formula: Cd(NO3)2.4H2O
Product Codes: C0012, C0013
 

2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
CAS# Chemical Name Percent EINECS/ELINCS
10022-68-1 Cadmium nitrate tetrahydrate 98+ unlisted

 

3. Hazards Identification


 EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

Appearance: white crystals.
Danger! Strong oxidizer. Contact with other material may cause a fire. Harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin. Cancer hazard. Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Causes eye and skin irritation. Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air).
Target Organs: Blood, skeletal structures, eyes, skin.


Potential Health Effects
Eye: Causes mild eye irritation.
Skin: Causes skin irritation. Harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation of the digestive tract.
Inhalation: Harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic: Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause permanent bone structure abnormalities. May cause cancer in humans. Chronic inhalation may cause pulmonary emphysema.

4. First Aid Measures



Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid imme diately.
Skin: Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Get medical aid immediately. Call a poison control center.
Inhalation: Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do not use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.

5. Fire Fighting Measures



General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Strong oxidizer. Contact with other material may cause fire.
Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 2; Flammability: 1; Instability: 3; Special Hazard: OX

6. Accidental Release Measures



General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Wear a self contained breathing apparatus and appropriate personal protection. (See Exposure Controls, Personal Protection section). Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation. Keep combustibles (wood, paper, oil, etc.,) away from spilled material. Do not let this chemical enter the environment.

7. Handling and Storage



Handling: Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Avoid contact with clothing and other combustible materials. Do not ingest or inhale. Use only in a chemical fume hood.
Storage: Do not store near combustible materials. Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.

8. Exposure Controls, Personal Protection



Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use only under a chemical fume hood.
Exposure Limits
Chemical Name ACGIH NIOSH OSHA - Final PELs
Cadmium nitrate tetrahydrate 0.01 mg/m3 TWA (as Cd); 0.002 mg/m3 TWA (respirable fraction, as Cd) (listed under Cadmium compounds). 9 mg/m3 IDLH (dust and fume, as Cd) (listed under Cadmium compounds). 2.5 æg/m3 Action Level (as Cd); 5 æg/m3 TWA (as Cd, Do not eat, drink or chew to bacco or gum or apply cosmetics in regulated areas. Carcinogen - dust can cause lung and kidney disease. See 29 CFR 1 910.1027) (listed under Cadmium compounds).
Cadmium nitrate anhydrous 0.01 mg/m3 TWA (as Cd); 0.002 mg/m3 TWA (respirable fraction, as Cd) (listed under Cadmium compounds). 9 mg/m3 IDLH (dust and fume, as Cd) (listed under Cadmium compounds). 2.5 æg/m3 Action Level (as Cd); 5 æg/m3 TWA (as Cd, Do not eat, drink or chew to bacco or gum or apply cosmetics in regulated areas. Carcinogen - dust can cause lung and kidney disease. See 29 CFR 1 910.1027) (listed under Cadmium compounds).

OSHA Vacated PELs: Cadmium nitrate tetrahydrate: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical. Cadmium nitrate anhydrous: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties



Physical State: Crystals
Appearance: white
Odor: odorless
pH: 3.9 (50g/L aq. sol.)
Vapor Pressure: Negligible.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Negligible.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 132 deg C @ 760 mmHg
Freezing/Melting Point:59 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: 2150 g/L (20°C)
Specific Gravity/Density:2.455 @ 17C
Molecular Formula:Cd(NO3)2.4H2O
Molecular Weight:308.46

10. Stability and Reactivity



Chemical Stability: Hygroscopic: absorbs moisture or water from the air.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials, dust generation, combustible materials, exposure to moist air or water.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Reducing agents, copper, copper alloys, phosphorus, organic materials.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Nitrogen oxides.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

11. Toxicological Information



RTECS#:      
CAS# 10022-68-1: EV1850000      
CAS# 10325-94-7: EV1750000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 10022-68-1:
     Draize test, rabbit, eye: 20 mg/24H Moderate;
     Draize test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg/24H Severe;
     Oral, rat: LD50 = 300 mg/kg;
.

CAS# 10325-94-7:
     Oral, mouse: LD50 = 47 mg/kg;
     Oral, rat: LD50 = 300 mg/kg;
.

Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 10022-68-1: CAS# 10325-94-7:
Epidemiology: IARC Group 1: Proven human carcinogenic substance.See actual RTECS.
Teratogenicity: No information found
Reproductive Effects: No information found
Mutagenicity: No information found
Neurotoxicity: No information found
Other Studies:

12. Ecological Information



Ecotoxicity: Fish: Rainbow trout: 55ug/L; 48H; Fish: Fathead Minnow: 820ug/L; 48H; No data available.
Environmental: Terrestrial: May migrate in the environment in the form of nitrate, chloride, carbonate complexes, hydroxide complexes, ammonia complexes, and as chelated and other organo-metallic complexes resulting from decay of plant and animal matter. Aquatic: Relatively mobile and may be transported in solution as either hydrated cations or as organic or inorganic complexes. Not expected to biodegrade but will bioconcentrate.
Physical: No information available.
Other: Do not empty into drains.

13. Disposal Considerations


Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.

14. Transport Information


 
  US DOT Canada TDG
Shipping Name: NITRATES, INORGANIC, N.O.S. NITRATES, INORGANIC NOS
Hazard Class: 5.1 5.1
UN Number: UN1477 UN1477
Packing Group: II II

 

15. Regulatory Information


US FEDERAL

TSCA
     CAS# 10022-68-1 is not on the TSCA Inventory because it is a hydrate. It is considered to be listed if the CAS number for the anhydrous form is on the inventory (40CFR720.3(u)(2)).
     CAS# 10325-94-7 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
     None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
     None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
     None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
     None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
     None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
     None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
     CAS # 10022-68-1: immediate, delayed, fire.
     CAS # 10325-94-7: immediate, delayed, fire.
Section 313
     This material contains Cadmium nitrate tetrahydrate (listed as Cadmium compounds), 98+%, (CAS# 10022-68-1) which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373.
     This material contains Cadmium nitrate anhydrous (listed as Cadmium compounds), -%, (CAS# 10325-94-7) which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373.
Clean Air Act:
     CAS# 10022-68-1 (listed as Cadmium compounds) is listed as a hazardous      air pollutant (HAP).
     CAS# 10325-94-7 (listed as Cadmium compounds) is listed as a hazardous      air pollutant (HAP).
     This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
     This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA.
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. CAS# 10022-68-1 is listed as a Toxic Pollutant under the Clean Water Act. CAS# 10325-94-7 is listed as a Toxic Pollutant under the Clean Water Act.
OSHA:
     None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
     CAS# 10022-68-1 can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, (listed as Cadmium compounds), New Jersey, (listed as Cadmium compounds), New Jersey, (listed as Cadmium inorganic compounds), Pennsylvania, (listed as Cadmium compounds), Minnesota, (listed as Cadmium compounds).
     CAS# 10325-94-7 can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, (listed as Cadmium compounds), New Jersey, (listed as Cadmium compounds), Pennsylvania, (listed as Cadmium compounds), Minnesota, (listed as Cadmium compounds).

California Prop 65
The following statement(s) is(are) made in order to comply with the California Safe Drinking Water Act:
WARNING: This product contains Cadmium nitrate tetrahydrate, listed as `Cadmium compounds', a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer. WARNING: This product contains Cadmium nitrate anhydrous, listed as `Cadmium compounds', a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer.
California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed.

European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
     T O N
Risk Phrases:
     R 20/21/22 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if
     swallowed.
     R 45 May cause cancer.
     R 8 Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
     R 50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term
     adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

Safety Phrases:
     S 17 Keep away from combustible material.
     S 36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
     S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice
     immediately (show the label where possible).
     S 53 Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.
     S 60 This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardou
     s waste.
     S 61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions
     /safety data sheets.

WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
     CAS# 10022-68-1: No information available.
     CAS# 10325-94-7: 3
Canada - DSL/NDSL
     CAS# 10325-94-7 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
     This product has a WHMIS classification of C, D2A.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all of the information required by those regulations.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
     CAS# 10022-68-1 is not listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
     CAS# 10325-94-7 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
 

16. Other Information

Product Use:
Laboratory Reagent.
Revision Information:
Jan. 2008.
Disclaimer:
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