Chapter C: C p-Cymen-3-ol

C C8 acid

Definition: Mixt. of syn. aliphatic acids with 40-60 carbons in the alkyl chain
Uses: Emulsifier in cosmetics
Trade Names Containing: Unicid 700 Acid

CAS 7440-43-9; EINECS/ELINCS 231-152-8

UN 3089

Synonyms: CI 77180; Colloidal cadmium
Classification: Metallic element
Empirical: Cd
Properties: Blue-wh., soft hexagonal crystals, malleable metal or grayish-white powd.; sol. in acids; a.w. 112.41; dens. 8.642; m.p. 320.9 C; b.p. 767 C; ref. index 1.13; hardness (Mohs) 2.0
Toxicology: TLV 0.05 mg/m ³ in air; TLV/TWA 0.01mg (Cd)/m ³ (dust); LD50 (oral, rat) 225 mg/kg, (IP, mouse) 5700 ?g/kg; LC50 (inh., rat, 30 min) 25 mg/m ³; highly toxic; human poison by inh.; probable poison by ing., inh., IP, IV, subcut. routes; probable human carcinogen; can cause blood, kidney, calcium disorders, bone problems; experimental teratogen, reproductive effects; mutagenic data; TSCA listed
Precaution: Flamm. in powd. form; dust ignites spontaneously in air; explosive exposed to heat, flame, oxidizers, metals; violent reactions possible
Hazardous Decomp. Prods.: Heated to high temps., emits toxic fumes of Cd
Uses: Bearing, low-melting, and brazing alloys; electrodeposited and dipped coatings on metals; pigment in paints, ceramic glazes, enamels; fire protection systems; nickel-cadmium storage batteries; power transmission wire; TV phosphors; control of atomic fission in nuclear reactors; fungicide; photography; lithography; selenium...

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