Product ID:CADMIUM OXIDE, TECHNICAL
MSDS Date:03/01/1996
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-281-8804
MSDS Number: BZNRJ

Emergency Phone: 201-653-6900/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 201-653-6900/FAX -4468

Cage: 83628

Telephone: 201-653-6900/800-248-2436

Cage: 83628

CADMIUM OXIDE (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 1306-19-0

RTECS: EV1925000

Fraction By Weight: NEAR100%

OSHA PEL 0.2 MG (CD)/M3 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 0.01 MG(CD)/M3; 9495

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) = 72 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED,
SWALLOWED, OR ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN. CAUSES EYE & SKIN
IRRITATION. IRRITATING TO RESPIRATORY TRACT. MAY CAUSE HEADACHE,
NAUSEA, VOMITING. CHRONIC-DAMAGES RO KIDNEYS, LUNGS. CARCINOGEN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS C [7440-43-9] WHICH IS
LISTED BY NTP AND IARC AND REGULATED BY OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:NAUSEA, VOMITING, HEADACHE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION OF MSDS.

First Aid:IF ANY IRRITATION PERSISTS OR SEVERE, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
EYE:FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MIN. SKIN:WASH W/SOAP & WATER. REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & LAUNDER BEFORE REUSE. INHALED:REMOVE FROM
CONTAMINAT ED AREA. AID OR RESTORE BREATHING AS NEEDED.
INGESTED:WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER & GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point:NONE
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NONE
Lower Limits:NONE
Upper Limits:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & FULL
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT W/SKIN & EYES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THIS MATERIAL LIKE MOST MATERIAL IN
POWDER FORM, IS CAPABLE OF CREATING A DUST EXPLOSION.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS, RUBBER BOOTS, & RUBBER GLOVES. WEAR DISPOSALBLE
COVERALLS & DISCARD AFTER USE. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN BAG & HOLD FOR
WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING D UST. VENTILATE AREA & WASH SITE
AFTER COMPLETION.
Neutralizing Agent:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION OF MSDS.

Handling and Storage Precautions:CAUTION:REACTS VIOLENTLY W/MAGNESIUM.
KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.
Other Precautions:NONE

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
DO NOT BREATHE DUST.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, SAFETY SHOWER &
EYE BATH.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
AVOID PROLONGED &/OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR
ON CLOTHING.

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
Spec Gravity:8.150
Appearance and Odor:RED-BROWN POWDER

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION OF MSDS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NATURE OF DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS NOT
KNOWN.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION OF MSDS.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT A LICENSED PROFISSIONAL WASTE DISPOSAL
SERVICE TO DISPOSE OF THIS MATERIAL I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS.

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