SYNONYMS: CIANURO de CADMIO (Spanish)

IDENTIFICATION:

CAS: N/A

DOT ID: UN2570

Hazard class or Division: 6.1 (POISONOUS/TOXIC MATERIALS)

ERG Guide: 154

Formula: C ₂CdN ₂

RTECS No: EV0260000 (cadmium compounds)

Properties: Noncombustible white solid. Odorless.

Uses: In electroplating and finishing baths; electrolyte.

HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION

• IDLH: 9 mg[Cd]/m ³, potential carcinogen. 25 mg[CN]/m ³ as cyanide compounds

• IARC: Group 1, known human carcinogen

• NTP: Known human carcinogen.

• OSHA Table Z-1 Air Contaminant (see cadmium standard 1910.1027)

• OSHA Table Z-1 Air Contaminant (see cadmium standard 1910.1027)

• Chemical protective clothing is recommended because vapor and liquid can be dermally absorbed and may contribute to systemic toxicity. The substance irritates the eyes and the skin. The aerosol irritates the respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the intracellular oxygen metabolism, resulting in seizure and loss of consciousness. Exposure may result in death. Exposure to high levels of cyanide in the air for a short time harms the brain and heart, and may cause coma and death. Exposure to lower levels of cyanide for a long time may result in breathing difficulties, heart pains, vomiting, blood changes, headaches, and enlargement of the thyroid gland. People who eat large amounts of cyanide may have symptoms including deep breathing and shortness of breath, convulsions, and loss of consciousness, and may die. People with high blood cyanide levels have also shown harmful effects such as weakness of the...