Cadmium dust (as Cd) |
Synonyms & Trade Names Cadmium metal: Cadmium
Other synonyms vary depending upon the specific cadmium compound. |
CAS No. 7440-43-9 (metal) |
RTECS No. EU9800000 (metal) |
DOT ID & Guide 2570 154 (cadmium compound) |
FormulaCd (metal) |
Conversion |
IDLH Ca [9 mg/m3 (as Cd)]
See: 7440439 |
Exposure Limits NIOSH REL*: Ca See Appendix A [*Note: The REL applies to all Cadmium compounds (as Cd).]
OSHA PEL*: [1910.1027] TWA 0.005 mg/m3 [*Note: The PEL applies to all Cadmium compounds (as Cd).] |
Measurement Methods
NIOSH 7048 , 7300 , 7301 , 7303 , 9102;
OSHA ID121 , ID125G , ID189 , ID206
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Physical Description Metal: Silver-white, blue-tinged lustrous, odorless solid. |
MW: 112.4 |
BP: 1409°F |
MLT: 610°F |
Sol: Insoluble |
VP: 0 mmHg (approx) |
IP: NA |
Sp.Gr: 8.65 (metal) |
Fl.P: NA |
UEL: NA |
LEL: NA |
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| Metal: Noncombustible Solid in bulk form, but will burn in powder form. |
Incompatibilities & Reactivities Strong oxidizers; elemental sulfur, selenium & tellurium |
Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion |
Symptoms pulmonary edema, dyspnea (breathing difficulty), cough, chest tightness, substernal (occurring beneath the sternum) pain; headache; chills, muscle aches; nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; anosmia (loss of the sense of smell), emphysema, proteinuria, mild anemia; [potential occupational carcinogen] |
Target Organs respiratory system, kidneys, prostate, blood |
Cancer Site[prostatic & lung cancer] |
Personal Protection/Sanitation (See protection codes)
Skin: No recommendation
Eyes: No recommendation
Wash skin: Daily
Remove: No recommendation
Change: Daily
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First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
Respirator Recommendations (See Appendix E)
NIOSH At concentrations above the NIOSH REL, or where there is no REL, at any detectable concentration:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator with an N100, R100, or P100 filter.
Click here for information on selection of N, R, or P filters.
Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
Important additional information about respirator selection |
| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0020 See MEDICAL TESTS: 0035 |
