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Synonyms:  Cadmium Oxide 
CAS No.: 1306-19-0 
Molecular Weight: 128.41 
Chemical Formula: CdO 
Product Codes: 31118
Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous
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Cadmium Oxide 1306-19-0 99 - 100% Yes
Inhalation: Cadmium absorption is most efficient via respiratory tract. 
Inhalation of dust may produce irritation, headache, metallic taste and/or 
cough. Severe exposures may produce shortness of breath, chest pain, and 
flu-like symptoms with weakness, fever, headache, chills, sweating, nausea and 
muscular pain. Can cause pulmonary edema, liver and kidney damage and death. 
Symptoms from inhalation may be delayed for as much as 24 hours. 
Ingestion: Toxic. Ingested cadmium salts may cause severe and sometimes 
fatal poisonings. Symptoms can include severe nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, 
abdominal pains, choking, dizziness, and salivation. Kidney and liver 
dysfunction may occur. Although as little as 10 - 20 mg of soluble cadmium salts 
have produced severe toxic symptoms when ingested, death probably requires 
several hundred mg by oral route. 
Skin Contact: May cause irritation with redness and pain. 
Eye Contact: May cause irritation, redness and pain. 
Chronic Exposure: Chronic exposure to cadmium, even at relatively low 
concentrations, may result in kidney damage, anemia, pulmonary fibrosis, 
emphysema, perforation of the nasal septum, loss of smell, male reproductive 
effects, and an increased risk of cancer of the lung and of the prostate. 
Decrease in bone density, renal stones, and other evidence of disturbed calcium 
metabolism may be observed. 
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: Persons with pre-existing skin 
disorders, eye problems, blood disorders, prostate problems, or impaired liver, 
kidney or respiratory function may be more susceptible to the effects of the 
substance. 
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, 
give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical 
attention immediately. 
Ingestion: Induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel. 
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention 
immediately. 
Skin Contact: Wipe off excess material from skin then immediately flush 
skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated 
clothing and shoes. Get medical attention immediately. Wash clothing before 
reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. 
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 
minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention 
immediately. 
Fire: Not considered to be a fire hazard. 
Explosion: Not considered to be an explosion hazard. 
Fire Extinguishing Media: Use any means suitable for extinguishing 
surrounding fire. 
Special Information: In the event of a fire, wear full protective 
clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus with full 
facepiece operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode. If 
involved in a fire, this material can emit very toxic fumes of cadmium. 
Ventilate area of leak or spill. Keep unnecessary and unprotected people away from area of spill.
Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Protect against physical damage. Wear special protective equipment (Sec. 8) for maintenance break-in or where exposures may exceed established exposure levels. Wash hands, face, forearms and neck when exiting restricted areas. Shower, dispose of outer clothing, change to clean garments at the end of the day. Avoid cross-contamination of street clothes. Wash hands before eating and do not eat, drink, or smoke in workplace. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (dust, solids); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.
Airborne Exposure Limits: -OSHA Threshold Limit 
Value (PEL):5 ug/m3 of Cadmium (TWA), 2.5 ug/m3 (Action Level)-ACGIH Threshold 
Limit Value (TLV) :0.01 mg/m3 total dust, 0.002 mg/m3 respirable fraction for 
cadmium and compounds, as Cd;listed as A2, suspected human carcinogen. 
Ventilation System: A system of local and/or general exhaust is 
recommended to keep employee exposures below the Airborne Exposure Limits. Local 
exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the emissions 
of the contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general 
work area. Please refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation, A 
Manual of Recommended Practices, most recent edition, for details. 
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved): If the exposure limit is exceeded 
and engineering controls are not feasible, a half-face high efficiency 
particulate respirator (NIOSH type N100 filter) may be worn for up to ten times 
the exposure limit or the maximum use concentration specified by the appropriate 
regulatory agency or respirator supplier, whichever is lowest. A full-face piece 
high efficiency particulate respirator (NIOSH type N100 filter) may be worn up 
to 50 times the exposure limit, or the maximum use concentration specified by 
the appropriate regulatory agency or respirator supplier, whichever is lowest. 
If oil particles (e.g. lubricants, cutting fluids, glycerine, etc.) are present, 
use a NIOSH type R or P filter. For emergencies or instances where the exposure 
levels are not known, use a full-facepiece positive-pressure, air-supplied 
respirator. WARNING: Air-purifying respirators do not protect workers in 
oxygen-deficient atmospheres. See OSHA 1910.1027 for additional respirator 
information. Where respirators are required, you must have a written program 
covering the basic requirements in the OSHA respirator standard. These include 
training, fit testing, medical approval, cleaning, maintenance, cartridge change 
schedules, etc. See 29CFR1910.134 for details. 
Skin Protection: Wear protective gloves and clean body-covering clothing.
Eye Protection: Use chemical safety goggles. Maintain eye wash fountain 
and quick-drench facilities in work area. 
Other Control Measures: Eating, drinking, and smoking should not be 
permitted in areas where solids or liquids containing cadmium compounds are 
handled, processed, or stored. See OSHA substance-specific standard for more 
information on personal protective equipment, engineering and work practice 
controls, medical surveillance, record keeping, and reporting requirements. (29 
CFR 1910.1027). 
Appearance: Fine, brown crystals or powder. 
Odor: Odorless. 
Solubility: Insoluble in water. 
Density: 8.15 
pH: No information found. 
% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F): 0 
Boiling Point: 1559C (2838F) Sublimes. 
Melting Point: 950C (1742F) crystals decompose; < 1426C (< 2598F) powder.
Vapor Density (Air=1): No information found. 
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): 1.3 mbar @ 1000C 
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1): No information found. 
Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions of use 
and storage. 
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Toxic cadmium oxide fumes may be formed 
at high temperatures (> 900C). 
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur. 
Incompatibilities: Explodes when heated with magnesium. Cadmium dust 
presents a fire/explosion hazard if reacted with oxidizing agents, metals, 
hydrogen azide, zinc, selenium, or tellurium. 
Conditions to Avoid: Dusting and incompatibles. 
Toxicological Data: Oral rat LD50: 72 mg/kg; 
inhalation mouse LC50: 250 mg/m3/2-hour; Investigated as a tumorigen, mutagen, 
reproductive effector. 
Reproductive Toxicity: Reproductive effects recorded on humans. May cause 
teratogenic effects. 
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Ingredient Known Anticipated IARC Category
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Cadmium Oxide (1306-19-0) Yes No 1
Environmental Fate: No information found. 
Environmental Toxicity: No information found. 
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and approved waste facility. Although not a listed RCRA hazardous waste, this material may exhibit one or more characteristics of a hazardous waste and require appropriate analysis to determine specific disposal requirements. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.
Domestic (Land, D.O.T.) 
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Proper Shipping Name: CADMIUM COMPOUND, N.O.S. (CADMIUM OXIDE) 
Hazard Class: 6.1 
UN/NA: UN2570 
Packing Group: III 
Information reported for product/size: 500G 
International (Water, I.M.O.) 
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Proper Shipping Name: CADMIUM COMPOUND, N.O.S. (CADMIUM OXIDE) 
Hazard Class: 6.1 
UN/NA: UN2570 
Packing Group: III 
Information reported for product/size: 500G 
International (Air, I.C.A.O.) 
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Proper Shipping Name: CADMIUM COMPOUND, N.O.S. (CADMIUM OXIDE) 
Hazard Class: 6.1 
UN/NA: UN2570 
Packing Group: III 
Information reported for product/size: 500G 
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