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CADMIUM SULFATEICSC: 1318 (April 2007)
Cadmium sulphate
CAS #: 10124-36-4
UN #: 2570
EC Number: 233-331-6

  ACUTE HAZARDS PREVENTION FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION         In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.   

 PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! AVOID ALL CONTACT!  
  SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID
Inhalation Cough.  Use local exhaust or breathing protection.  Fresh air, rest. Fresh air, rest. 
Skin Redness.  Protective gloves.  Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. 
Eyes Redness.  Wear safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.  Rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible). 
Ingestion Abdominal pain. Nausea. Vomiting.  Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.  Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Sweep spilled substance into covered sealable containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. 

According to UN GHS Criteria

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DANGER
Toxic if swallowed
May cause genetic defects
Suspected of causing cancer
Causes damage to the kidneys and the bones through prolonged or repeated exposure
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects 

Transportation
UN Classification
UN Hazard Class: 6.1; UN Pack Group: III 

STORAGE
Separated from food and feedstuffs. Store in an area without drain or sewer access. Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. 
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
Unbreakable packaging.
Put breakable packaging into closed unbreakable container.
Severe marine pollutant.
Note: E 
CADMIUM SULFATE ICSC: 1318
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
WHITE CRYSTALS. 

Physical dangers
 

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic fumes of cadmium and sulfur oxides. 

Formula: CdSO4
Molecular mass: 208.5
Melting point: 1000°C
Density: 4.7 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 75.5 (freely soluble) 


EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion. 

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the respiratory tract. 

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered. 

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance may have effects on the kidneys and bones. This may result in kidney impairment and osteoporosis (bone weakness). This substance is carcinogenic to humans. 


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: (respirable fraction): 0.002 mg/m3, as TWA; A2 (suspected human carcinogen); BEI issued.
MAK: (as Cd, inhalable fraction): skin absorption (H); carcinogen category: 1; germ cell mutagen group: 3A.
EU-OEL: inhalable 0.001 mg/m3 as TWA; (see Notes) 

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms. Bioaccumulation of this chemical may occur in plants. It is strongly advised not to let the chemical enter into the environment. 

NOTES
Health effects are here mainly based on the studies of other cadmium compounds.
Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested.
Do NOT take working clothes home.
An EU-OEL of 0.004 mg/m3 is allowed until 11 July 2027. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  EC Classification
Symbol: T+, N; R: 45-46-60-61-25-26-48/23/25-50/53; S: 53-45-60-61 

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