Material Safety Data Sheet

NFPA HMIS Personal Protective Equipment

Health Hazard
2
0 Fire Hazard
2 0 0
Reactivity
0 See Section 15.

Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification Page Number: 1

Common Name/ Cadmium sulfate, hydrate Catalog C1050, C1051

Trade Name Number(s).
CAS# 7790-84-3
Manufacturer RTECS EV2850000
SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC.
14422 S. SAN PEDRO STREET TSCA TSCA 8(b) inventory: No
GARDENA, CA 90248 products were found. This
material (CAS no. 7790-84-3)
is exempt from TSCA 8(b)
inventory listing since it is a
hydrate. However, the
anhydrous form (CAS no.
10124-36-4) is listed on the
TSCA 8(b) inventory.
Commercial Name(s) Not available. CI# Not available.
Synonym Not available.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
Chemical Name Sulfuric acid, cadmium salt (1:1), hydrate CHEMTREC (24hr) 800-424-9300
Chemical Family Not available. CALL (310) 516-8000

Chemical Formula CdSO4.8/3H2O

Supplier SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC.

14422 S. SAN PEDRO STREET
GARDENA, CA 90248

Section 2.Composition and Information on Ingredients

Exposure Limits
Name CAS # TWA (mg/m3) STEL (mg/m3) CEIL (mg/m3) % by Weight

1) Cadmium sulfate, hydrate 7790-84-3 0.01 100

Toxicological Data Cadmium sulfate, anhydrous (CAS no. 10124-36-4):

on Ingredients ORAL (LD50): Acute: 280 mg/kg [Rat]. 88 mg/kg [Mouse].

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Section 3. Hazards Identification

Potential Acute Health Effects Hazardous in case of ingestion, of inhalation. Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact
(irritant).
Potential Chronic Health Hazardous in case of ingestion, of inhalation.
Effects CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Classified 1 (Proven for human.) by IARC. Classified A2 (Suspected for human.) by
ACGIH.
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available.
The substance may be toxic to blood, kidneys, lungs, liver, upper respiratory tract, bones, teeth.
Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage.

Section 4. First Aid Measures

Eye Contact Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at
least 15 minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention if irritation occurs.
Skin Contact Wash with soap and water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Get medical attention if irritation develops.
Cold water may be used.
Serious Skin Contact Not available.

Inhalation If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get
medical attention.
Serious Inhalation Evacuate the victim to a safe area as soon as possible. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or
waistband. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. If the victim is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth
resuscitation. Seek medical attention.
Ingestion Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately. Loosen tight
clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.
Serious Ingestion Not available.

Section 5. Fire and Explosion Data

Flammability of the Product Non-flammable.

Auto-Ignition Temperature Not applicable.

Flash Points Not applicable.

Flammable Limits Not applicable.

Products of Combustion Not available.

Fire Hazards in Presence of Not applicable.

Various Substances

Explosion Hazards in Presence Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
of Various Substances Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.

Fire Fighting Media Not applicable.

and Instructions

Special Remarks on Not available.

Fire Hazards
Special Remarks on Explosion Not available.
Hazards

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Section 6. Accidental Release Measures

Small Spill Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container.

Large Spill Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Be careful that the product is not
present at a concentration level above TLV. Check TLV on the MSDS and with local authorities.

Section 7. Handling and Storage

Precautions Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust. Wear suitable protective clothing. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear
suitable respiratory equipment. If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or the label.
Keep away from incompatibles such as oxidizing agents, metals.
Storage Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.

Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Engineering Controls Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below
recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to
airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
Personal Protection Safety glasses. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Gloves.

Personal Protection in Case of Splash goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be used
a Large Spill to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist
BEFORE handling this product.
Exposure Limits TWA: 0.002 (mg(Cd)/m3) from ACGIH (TLV) [United States] Inhalation Respirable.
TWA: 0.01 (mg(Cd)/m3) from ACGIH (TLV) [United States] Inhalation Total.

Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.

Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical state and appearance Solid. (Crystals solid.) Odor Odorless.

Taste Not available.

Molecular Weight 256.52 g/mole
Color White.
pH (1% soln/water) Not available.

Boiling Point Not available.

Melting Point 108°C (226.4°F)

Critical Temperature Not available.

Specific Gravity 3.08 (Water = 1)

Vapor Pressure Not applicable.

Vapor Density Not available.

Volatility Not available.

Odor Threshold Not available.

Water/Oil Dist. Coeff. Not available.

Ionicity (in Water) Not available.

Dispersion Properties See solubility in water.

Solubility Soluble in cold water, hot water.

Insoluble in acetone.
Insoluble in alcohol, ammonia, ethyl acetate.

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Section 10. Stability and Reactivity Data
Stability
Instability Temperature
Conditions of Instability
Incompatibility with various
substances
Corrosivity
Special Remarks on
Reactivity
Special Remarks on
Corrosivity
Polymerization
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Routes of Entry
Toxicity to Animals
Chronic Effects on Humans
Other Toxic Effects on
Humans
Special Remarks on
Toxicity to Animals
Special Remarks on
Chronic Effects on Humans
Special Remarks on other
Toxic Effects on Humans
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The product is stable.
Not available.
Incompatible materials
Reactive with oxidizing agents, metals.
Non-corrosive in presence of glass.
Violently reactive with aluminum and magnesium. Also incompatible with Zinc, Selenium, Tellurium, Hydrogen
Azide.
On heating, it loses water above 40 deg. C. forming the monohydrate by 80 deg. C. It does not become
anhydrous upon further heating.
Not available.
Will not occur.
Inhalation. Ingestion.
Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 88 mg/kg [Mouse].
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Classified 1 (Proven for human.) by IARC. Classified A2 (Suspected for human.) by
ACGIH.
May cause damage to the following organs: blood, kidneys, lungs, liver, upper respiratory tract, bones, teeth.
Hazardous in case of ingestion, of inhalation.
Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant).
Not available.
May affect genetic material (mutagenic).
May cause cancer.
May cause adverse reproductive effects and birth defects (teratogenic).
Acute Potential Health Effects:
Skin: Can cause skin irritation.
Eyes: Can cause eye irritation.
Inhalation: In general, inhalation exposure to cadmium salts can cause upper respiratory tract an lung irritation
and produce the following symptoms, which may be delayed in onset by 6 to 8 hours: metallic taste, shortness of
breath, cough, bloody sputum, rales, weakness, leg pain, pulmonary edema (build-up of fluid in the lungs), chest
pain, and kidney and liver damage. It can be harmful to the lungs. It may also cause "metal fume fever" which is
charactized by flu-like symptoms such as chills, headache, aching, metallic taste, fever.
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. Ingestion of cadmium salts can result in nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache,
salivation, cramps, dizziness, convulsions, shock, and death.
Chronic Potential Health Effects:
Ingestion: With chronic exposure, the KIDNEY is the major target organ. Chronic exposure to cadmium salts can
cause kidney stones and damage the kidneys, with elevated urinary protein levels being an early sign of kidney
damage. In rabbits and rats, cadmium sulfate has damaged the kidneys in repeated exposures. May also cause
liver damage, anemia, brittle and painful bones, fatigue, yellow staining of teeth.
Inhalation: Chronic inhalation of cadmium sulfate aerosols has caused loss of sense of smell, bronchitis, lung
irritation, with cough, phelgm, shortness of breath and reduced pulmonary function in humans (emphysema). It
may also cause liver and kidney damage.
Cadmium or its salts are SUSPECT HUMAN CARCINOGENS because of an implied increased risk of prostate
cancer.
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Section 12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity Not available.

BOD5 and COD Not available.

Products of Biodegradation Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may
arise.
Toxicity of the Products The products of degradation are less toxic than the product itself.
of Biodegradation

Special Remarks on the Not available.

Products of Biodegradation

Section 13. Disposal Considerations

Waste Disposal Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental
control regulations.

Section 14. Transport Information

DOT Classification CLASS 6.1: Poisonous material.

Identification : Cadmium compounds UNNA: 2570 PG: III

Special Provisions for No DOT per N50 Marine Pollutant

Transport
DOT (Pictograms)

HARMFUL
STOW AWAY
FROM
FOODSTUFFS

Section 15. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms

Federal and State California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has found to
Regulations cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, which would require a warning under the statute:
Cadmium sulfate, hydrate (Listed as Cadmium and Cadmium compounds)
California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has found to
cause cancer which would require a warning under the statute: Cadmium sulfate, hydrate (listed as Cadmium and
Cadmium compounds)
Pennsylvania RTK: Cadmium sulfate (CAS no. 10124-36-4)
Massachusetts RTK: Cadmium sulfate (CAS no. 10124-36-4)
New Jersey: Cadmium sulfate (CAS no. 10124-36-4)
SARA 313 toxic chemical notification and release reporting: Cadmium sulfate, hydrate (Listed as Cadmium and
Cadmium compounds)

California California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has found
Proposition 65 to cause cancer which would require a warning under the statute: Cadmium sulfate, hydrate (Listed as
Warnings Cadmium and Cadmium compounds)
California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has found
to cause birth defects which would require a warning under the statute: No products were found.
Other Regulations OSHA: Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
EINECS: This product is not on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances.
Canada: Not listed on Canadian Domestic Substance List (DSL) or Canadian Non- Domestic Substance List
(NDSL).
China: Listed on National Inventory.
Japan: Listed on National Inventory (ENCS).
Korea: Not listed on National Inventory (KECI).
Philippines: Listed on National Inventory (PICCS).
Australia: Listed on AICS.

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Other Classifications WHMIS (Canada) CLASS D-1A: Material causing immediate and serious toxic effects (VERY TOXIC).
CLASS D-2A: Material causing other toxic effects (VERY TOXIC).
DSCL (EEC) R22- Harmful if swallowed. S45- In case of accident or if you feel unwell,
R49- May cause cancer by inhalation. seek medical advice immediately (show the
R50/53- Very toxic to aquatic label where possible).
organisms, may cause long-term S53- Avoid exposure - obtain special
adverse effects in the aquatic instructions before use.
environment. S60- This material and its container must be
R48/23/25- Toxic: danger of serious disposed of as hazardous waste.
damage to health by prolonged S61- Avoid release to the environment. Refer to
exposure through inhalation and if special instructions/Safety data sheets.
swallowed.

Health Hazard
HMIS (U.S.A.) 2 National Fire Protection Flammability
Fire Hazard Association (U.S.A.)
0
0
Reactivity
Health 2 0 Reactivity
0
Personal Protection Specific hazard
E
WHMIS (Canada)
(Pictograms)

DSCL (Europe)
(Pictograms)

TDG (Canada)
(Pictograms)

ADR (Europe)
(Pictograms)

Protective Equipment Gloves.

Lab coat.

Dust respirator. Be sure to use an

approved/certified respirator or
equivalent. Wear appropriate respirator
when ventilation is inadequate.
Safety glasses.

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Section 16. Other Information

MSDS Code C3110

References Not available.

Other Special Major Uses: Vacuum tubes; fluorescent screens; fungicide; nematocide; accelerator in cement formation; electrolyte in
Considerations Weston cell; as electrolyte in electroplating as alternatives to cyanide baths; in manufacture of standard cadmium
elements; lubricant; catalyst in the Marsh test for As; determining H2S and detecting fumaric acid

Validated by Sonia Owen on 10/11/2007. Verified by Sonia Owen.

Printed 1/21/2008.

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Notice to Reader
All chemicals may pose unknown hazards and should be used with caution. This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) applies only to the material as packaged. If this product is
combined with other materials, deteriorates, or becomes contaminated, it may pose hazards not mentioned in this MSDS. It shall be the user's responsibility to develop proper
methods of handling and personal protection based on the actual conditions of use. While this MSDS is based on technical data judged to be reliable, Spectrum Quality Products,
Inc. assumes no responsibility for the completeness or accuracy of the information contained herein.