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68 CADMIUM BROMIDE
lavage; seek medical attention. EYES: flush with water for at least 15 min; Toxicity by Inhalation
(Threshold Limit Value): 0.2 mg/m (as cadmium); Short-Term Exposure Limits: Data not available;
Toxicity by Ingestion: Grade 4; LD, C 50 mg/kg; Late Toxicity: ; Vapor (Gas) Irritant Characteristics:
Data not available; Liquid or Solid Irritant Characteristics: Data not available; Odor Threshold: Data
not available.
Fire Hazards - Flash Point: Not flammable; Flammable Limits in Air (96): Not flammable; Fire
Extinguishing Agents: Not pertinent; Fire Extinguishing Agents Not To Be Used Not pertinent; Special
Hazards of Combustion Products: Toxic cadmium oxide fumes may form; Behavior in Fire: No data;
Ignition Temperature: Not pertinent; Electrical Hazard Not pertinent; Buming Rate: Not pertinent.
Chemical Reactivity - Reactivity with Water: No reaction; Reactivity with Comn Materials: No
reactions; Stability During Transport: Stable; Neutralizing Agents forAcids and Caustics: Not pertinent;
Polymerization: Not pertinent; Inhibitor of Polymerization: Not pertinent.

CADW BROMIDE
Chemical Designations - Synonyms: Cadmium Bromide Tetrahydrate; Chemical Formula: CdBr4H20.
Observable Characteristics - Physical State (as normally shipped): Solid; Color: White; Odor: None.
Physical and Chemical Properties - Physical State at 15 ‘C and I atm.: Solid; Molecular Weight
344.27; Boiling Point at I atm. : Not pertinent; Freezing Point: Not pertinent; Critical Temperature:
Not pertinent; Critical Pressure: Not pertinent; Specijic Gravity: > 1.1 at 20°C (solid); Vapor (Gas)
Density: Not pertinent; Ratio of Specijic Heats of Vapor (Gas): Not pertinent; Latent Heat of
Vaporization: Not pertinent; Heat of Combustion: Not pertinent; Heat of Decomposition: Not pertinent.
Health Hazards Information - Recommended Personal Protective Equipment: Dust mask; goggles,
or face shield; rubber gloves; Symptoms Following Exposure: Inhalation causes coughing, sneezing
symptoms of lung damage. Ingestion produces severe toxic symptoms, both kidney and liver injures
may occur. Contact with dust causes eye irritation; General Treatment for Exposure: INHALATION:
remove victim to fresh air, seek medical attention. INGESTION: induce vomiting; allay gastrointestinal
irritation by swallowing milk or egg whites at frequent intervals; perform gastric lavage; seek medical
attention. EYES: flush with water for at least 15 min; Toxicity by Inhalation (Threshold Limit Value):
0.2 mg/m3; (as cadmium) Short-Term Exposure Limits:; Toxicity by Ingestion: Grade 4; LD,,; > 50
mglkg; Late Toxicity: Delayed liver, lung and kidney damage has followed respiratory exposures to
cadmium salts in industry; Vapor (Gas) Irritant Characteristics: Data not available; Liquid or Solid
Irritant Characteristics: Data not available; Odor Threshold Data not available.
Fire Hazards - Flash Point: Not flammable; Flammable Limits in Air (%): Not flammable; Fire
Extinguishing Agents: Not pertinent; Fire Extinguishing Agents Not To Be Used Not pertinent; Special
Hazards of Combustion Products: Toxic cadmium oxide fumes can form; Behavior in Fire: No data;
Ignition Temperature: Not pertinent; Electrical Hazard Not pertinent; Buming Rate: Not pertinent.
Chemical Reactivity - Reactivity with Water: No reaction; Reactivity with Common Materials: No
reactions; Stability During Transport: Stable; Neutralizing Agents for Acids and Caustics: Not pertinent;
Polymerization: Not pertinent; Inhibitor of Polymerization: Not pertinent.

CADMIUM CHLORIDE
Chemical Designations - Synonyms: No common synonyms; Chemical Fonnula: CdCl,,
Observable Characteristics - Physical Stute (as normally shipped): Crystalline solid; Color: White;
Odor: Odorless.
Physical and Chemical Properties - Physical State at 15 ‘C and 1 atm. : Solid; Molecular Weight:
228.35; Boiling Point at 1 arm.: Not pertinent; Freezing Point: Not pertinent; Critical Temperature:
Not pertinent; Critical Pressure: Not pertinent; SpecGc Gravity: 4.05 at 25°C (solid); Vapor (Gas)
Density: Not pertinent; Ratio of Specijic Heats of Vapor (Gas): Not pertinent; Latent Heat of
Vaporization: Not pertinent; Heat of Combustion: Not pertinent; Heat of Decomposition: Not pertinent.
Health Hazards Information - Recommended Personal Protective Equipment: Safety glasses, rubber
gloves, and respirator with proper filter; Symptoms Following Exposure: Ingestion causes gastroenteric
distress, pain and prostration. Sensory disturbances, liver injury, and convulsions have been observed