J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO. -- CADMIUM CHLORIDE,2.5 HYDRATE  -- 6810-00-957-8058
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CADMIUM CHLORIDE,2.5 HYDRATE
MSDS Date:02/10/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-957-8058
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151
CAGE:DO870
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Phone:201-859-2151
CAGE:DO870
Company Name:LAPINE SCIENTIFIC CO
Address:13636 WESTERN AVE
Box:780
City:BLUE ISLAND
State:IL
ZIP:60406-0780
Country:US
Phone:312-388-4030
CAGE:LAPIN
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:CADMIUM CHLORIDE
CAS:7790-78-5
RTECS #:EV0117800
Fraction by Wt: 99-100%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:HARMFUL AND MAY BE FATAL IF
    INGESTED OR INHALED.MAY CAUSE PAIN IN G.I. TRACT.MAY DAMAGE
    LIVER,LUNG KIDNEY AND OTHER ADVERSE EFFECTS.TARGET
    ORGANS,RESPIRATORY SYSTEM,LUNGS,KIDNEYS PROSTATE ,AND B LOOD.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:DATA PER MGF MSDS.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS DATA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
    WORSEN.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES AND SKIN:FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER FOR ABOUT
    15-20 MINUTES;SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.INHALATION:REMOVE
    TO FRESH AIR;CALL A PHYSICIAN.INGESTION:SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
    IMMEDIATELY.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NOT FLAMMABLE ;USE ANY MEDIA FOR SURROUNDING FIRES.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
    FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. EVACUATE AREA. COOL
    FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE DUE TO EXTREME
    HEAT.COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION
    PRODUCTS AND VAPORS.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;SWEEP UP OR
    VACUUM AND COLLECT FOR PROPER DISPOSAL IN AN APPROVED CONTAINER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AND WELL VENTILATED
    AREA.KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUST/MIST
    IF ABOVE PEL/TLV OR SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED AREA.
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHINGS.EYE-WASH
    FACILITIES,SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN;DO NOT BREATHE
    VAPORS/MIST/DUST.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE;DO NOT
    EAT,DRINK,SMOKE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY.MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:T4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:1760F,960C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1054F,568C
Vapor Density:6.3
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE ODOR LESS CRYSTALS

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE NOTED.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CADMIUM FUMES AND HCL.VLDN

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES;DISPOSAL MUST BE IN
    ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS

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