Product ID:1243 CADMIUM SULFATE, HYDRATE
MSDS Date:03/19/1992
FSC:6550
NIIN:00F038452
MSDS Number: BWTZQ

Emergency Phone: 201-859-2151

Info Phone: 201-859-2151

Cage: DO803

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 70829

CADMIUM SULFATE (SUSPECTED ANIMAL CARC. BY IARC) *94-4*

CAS: 7790-84-3

RTECS: EV2850000

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED/INHALED.
SKIN/EYES: IRRITATION. MAY AFFECT THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, LUNGS,
KIDNEYS, PROSTATE & BLOOD. MAY CAUSE KIDNEY & LUNG DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SEE INGREDIENTS. ACCORDING TO J T BAKER
CO, THIS SUBSTANCE IS LISTED AS A NTP ANTICIPATED HUMAN CARC.
Effects of Overexposure:HEADACHE, COUGHING, DIZZINESS, DIFFICULT
BREATHING, IRRITATION, NAUSEA, VOMITING
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE

First Aid:INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, INDUCE VOMITING. INHALATION: REMOVE
TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NECESSARY. SKIN/EYES: IMMEDIATELY
FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN
ALL CAS ES.

Flash Point Method:CC
Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT & SCBA W/FULL
FACEPIECE OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE. MOVE CONTAINERS
SAFELY W/OUT RISK. COOL FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS W/WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CLOSED CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO HEAT MAY
EXPLODE.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & FULL
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. WITH CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL
INTO CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER & COVER; REMOVE FROM AREA. FLUSH AREA
W/WATER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
IN SECURE POISON AREA. USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION. KEEP AWAY FROM
FOOD.
Other Precautions:DON'T GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, ON CLOTHING. DON'T
BREATHE DUST. MATERIAL SHOULD BE HANDLED BY A PERSON TRAINED
IN/SUPERVISED BY A PERSON TRAINED IN CHEMICAL HANDLING.

Respiratory Protection:REQUIRED IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS TLV.
AT CONCENTRATION UP TO 1 PPM, A HIGH-EFFICIENCY PARTICULATE
RESPIRATOR IS RECOMMENDED. >1 PPM, A SELF CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST TO MEET TLV REQUIREMENTS. VENT HOOD.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM, APRON, LAB COAT
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES
BEFORE REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Spec Gravity:3.09
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:SOLID WHITE CRYSTALS W/NO ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FIRE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CADMIUM FUMES, OXIDES OF SULFUR

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE &
FEDERAL REGULATIONS. EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE NO: D006 (EP TOXIC WASTE).
UN2570.

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