CADMIUM SULPHATE

ALPHA CHEMICALS PTY LTD Chemwatch Hazard Alert Code: 4

Chemwatch: 21842 Issue Date: 27/08/2019
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Safety Data Sheet according to WHS and ADG requirements S.GHS.AUS.EN

SECTION 1 Identification of the substance / mixture and of the company / undertaking

Product Identifier
Product name CADMIUM SULPHATE
Chemical Name cadmium sulfate
Cd-SO4; sulphuric acid, cadmium (2+) salt; cadmium sulfate; sulfuric acid, cadmium salt (1:1); sulphuric acid, cadmium salt (1:1); sulfuric acid,
cadmium (2+) salt; Cd.H2-O4-S.x H2-O (CAS RN: 7790-84-3) (CAS RN: 15244-35-6); sulfuric acid, cadmium salt (1:1), hydrate; cadmium sulfate
Synonyms hydrate; cadmium sulfate 8/3-hydrate; cadmium sulfate monohydrate (CAS RN: 13477-20-8); cadmium sulfate tetrahydrate (CAS RN:
13477-21-9); cadmium sulfate monohydrate; [CAS RN: 134770-20-8]; [CAS RN: 15244-35-6]; cadmium sulfate hydrate; cadmium sulphate
UNIVAR
Proper shipping name CADMIUM COMPOUND
Chemical formula Cd .H2-O4-S|O4-S.Cd.xH2-O|O4-S.Cd.4H2-O|O4-S.Cd|O4S·Cd·8/3H2O
Other means of identification Not Available
CAS number 10124-36-4

Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Used in pigments; fluorescent screens; electrolyte in Western standard cell; electroplating, preparing soaps for vinyl stabilisers. Applied in the
Relevant identified uses formation of novel two-dimensional Cd-SCN coordination solids with unusual and tailorable, checkerboard- or herringbone-patterned structures
these structures are important steps toward technologically useful materials.

Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Registered company name ALPHA CHEMICALS PTY LTD
Address 4 ALLEN PLACE WETHERILL PARK NSW 2099 Australia
Telephone 61 (0)2 9982 4622
Fax Not Available
Website ~
Email [email protected]

Emergency telephone number

Association / Organisation ALPHA CHEMICALS PTY LTD
Emergency telephone
61 (0)418 237 771
numbers
Other emergency telephone
Not Available
numbers

SECTION 2 Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the WHS Regulations and the ADG Code.

ChemWatch Hazard Ratings

Min Max
Flammability 0
Toxicity 4 0 = Minimum
Body Contact 2 1 = Low
Reactivity 0 2 = Moderate
3 = High
Chronic 3 4 = Extreme

Poisons Schedule S6
Acute Aquatic Hazard Category 1, Acute Toxicity (Oral) Category 3, Acute Toxicity (Dermal) Category 4, Carcinogenicity Category 1B, Chronic
Classification [1] Aquatic Hazard Category 1, Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B, Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure Category 1, Acute Toxicity
(Inhalation) Category 2, Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B
Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HCIS; 3. Classification drawn from Regulation (EU) No 1272/2008 - Annex VI

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Label elements

Hazard pictogram(s)

Signal word Danger

Hazard statement(s)
H301 Toxic if swallowed.
H312 Harmful in contact with skin.
H350 May cause cancer.
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
H340 May cause genetic defects.
H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
H330 Fatal if inhaled.
H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child.

Precautionary statement(s) Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use.
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P281 Use personal protective equipment as required.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P284 Wear respiratory protection.

Precautionary statement(s) Response

P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
P320 Specific treatment is urgent (see advice on this label).
P322 Specific measures (see advice on this label).
P330 Rinse mouth.
P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P391 Collect spillage.

Precautionary statement(s) Storage

P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P405 Store locked up.

Precautionary statement(s) Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container to authorised hazardous or special waste collection point in accordance with any local regulation.

SECTION 3 Composition / information on ingredients

Substances
CAS No %[weight] Name
10124-36-4 >=99 Cadmium Sulphate

Mixtures
See section above for composition of Substances

SECTION 4 First aid measures

Description of first aid measures

If this product comes in contact with the eyes:

Immediately hold eyelids apart and flush the eye continuously with running water.
Eye Contact Ensure complete irrigation of the eye by keeping eyelids apart and away from eye and moving the eyelids by occasionally lifting the upper
and lower lids.
Continue flushing until advised to stop by the Poisons Information Centre or a doctor, or for at least 15 minutes.
Transport to hospital or doctor without delay.

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Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by skilled personnel.
If skin contact occurs:
Immediately remove all contaminated clothing, including footwear.
Skin Contact
Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available).
Seek medical attention in event of irritation.
If fumes or combustion products are inhaled remove from contaminated area.
Lay patient down. Keep warm and rested.
Prostheses such as false teeth, which may block airway, should be removed, where possible, prior to initiating first aid procedures.
Inhalation
Apply artificial respiration if not breathing, preferably with a demand valve resuscitator, bag-valve mask device, or pocket mask as trained.
Perform CPR if necessary.
Transport to hospital, or doctor, without delay.
IF SWALLOWED, REFER FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION, WHERE POSSIBLE, WITHOUT DELAY.
For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor.
Urgent hospital treatment is likely to be needed.
In the mean time, qualified first-aid personnel should treat the patient following observation and employing supportive measures as indicated
by the patient's condition.
If the services of a medical officer or medical doctor are readily available, the patient should be placed in his/her care and a copy of the SDS
should be provided. Further action will be the responsibility of the medical specialist.
If medical attention is not available on the worksite or surroundings send the patient to a hospital together with a copy of the SDS.
Ingestion
Where medical attention is not immediately available or where the patient is more than 15 minutes from a hospital or unless instructed
otherwise:
INDUCE vomiting with fingers down the back of the throat, ONLY IF CONSCIOUS. Lean patient forward or place on left side (head-down
position, if possible) to maintain open airway and prevent aspiration.
NOTE: Wear a protective glove when inducing vomiting by mechanical means.

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

High acute exposure, to cadmium, produces delayed pulmonary oedema progressing to interstitial fibrosis.
For acute inhalations, initial presentation simulates metal fume fever (fever, headache, dyspnoea, pleuritic chest pain, conjunctivitis, rhinitis, sore throat, cough) developing 4-12
hours post-exposure. Respiratory failure may ensue in 3-10 days.
For acute oral exposures, gastroenteritis results with sudden onset of vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain.
If vomiting is not prominent, use Ipecac/lavage/catharsis in usual manner.
CaNa2EDTA is the chelator of choice for acute cadmium exposure. British Anti-Lewisite increases nephrotoxicity and therefore is not indicated

[Ellenhorn and Barceloux: Medical Toxicology]

COMMENTS on HUMAN TOXICITY:

- Between 10 and 50% of inhaled cadmium is adsorbed, the adsorption being greater for smaller particles and fumes; absorption through skin is negligible.

- The half-life of cadmium in the human body is thought to be about around 30 years and it has no known biological function.

Blood and urine cadmium concentrations may be determined.

Normal concentrations Hazardous concentrations
Blood <27 nml/l (<3ug/l), non-smokers
>180 nmol/l (>20 ug/l)
<54 nmol/l (<6 ug/l), smokers
Urine <18 nmol/l (<2 ug/l), non-smokers
0.4-1.3 nmol/mmol creatinine >180 nmol/l (>20 ug/l)
<45 nmol/l (<5 ug/l), smokers >4-13 nmol/mmol creatinine
10-35 nmol/mmol creatinine

BIOLOGICAL EXPOSURE INDEX (BEI)

These represent the determinants observed in specimens collected from a healthy worker exposed at the Exposure Standard (ES or TLV):

Determinant Sampling time Index Comments

Cadmium in urine Not critical 5 ug/g creatinine B
Cadmium in blood Not critical 5 ug/L B

B: Background levels occur in specimens collected from subjects NOT exposed

SECTION 5 Firefighting measures

Extinguishing media
Water spray or fog.
Foam.
Dry chemical powder.
BCF (where regulations permit).
Carbon dioxide.

Special hazards arising from the substrate or mixture

Fire Incompatibility None known.

Advice for firefighters

Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
Wear full body protective clothing with breathing apparatus.
Fire Fighting Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water course.
Use fire fighting procedures suitable for surrounding area.
Do not approach containers suspected to be hot.

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Cool fire exposed containers with water spray from a protected location.
If safe to do so, remove containers from path of fire.
Equipment should be thoroughly decontaminated after use.
Non combustible.
Not considered a significant fire risk, however containers may burn.
Decomposition may produce toxic fumes of:
Fire/Explosion Hazard
sulfur oxides (SOx)
metal oxides
May emit poisonous fumes.
HAZCHEM 2X

SECTION 6 Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

See section 8

Environmental precautions
See section 12

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Clean up waste regularly and abnormal spills immediately.
Avoid breathing dust and contact with skin and eyes.
Wear protective clothing, gloves, safety glasses and dust respirator.
Use dry clean up procedures and avoid generating dust.
Minor Spills
Vacuum up or sweep up. NOTE: Vacuum cleaner must be fitted with an exhaust micro filter (HEPA type) (consider explosion-proof machines
designed to be grounded during storage and use).
Dampen with water to prevent dusting before sweeping.
Place in suitable containers for disposal.
Clear area of personnel and move upwind.
Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
Wear full body protective clothing with breathing apparatus.
Prevent, by all means available, spillage from entering drains or water courses.
Major Spills
Consider evacuation (or protect in place).
No smoking, naked lights or ignition sources.
Increase ventilation.
Stop leak if safe to do so.

Personal Protective Equipment advice is contained in Section 8 of the SDS.

SECTION 7 Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling

Avoid all personal contact, including inhalation.
Wear protective clothing when risk of exposure occurs.
Use in a well-ventilated area.
Prevent concentration in hollows and sumps.
Safe handling
DO NOT enter confined spaces until atmosphere has been checked.
DO NOT allow material to contact humans, exposed food or food utensils.
Avoid contact with incompatible materials.
When handling, DO NOT eat, drink or smoke.
Store in original containers.
Keep containers securely sealed.
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area.
Other information
Store away from incompatible materials and foodstuff containers.
Protect containers against physical damage and check regularly for leaks.
Observe manufacturer's storage and handling recommendations contained within this SDS.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Glass container is suitable for laboratory quantities
Lined metal can, lined metal pail/ can.
Plastic pail.
Polyliner drum.
Packing as recommended by manufacturer.
Check all containers are clearly labelled and free from leaks.
For low viscosity materials
Drums and jerricans must be of the non-removable head type.
Where a can is to be used as an inner package, the can must have a screwed enclosure.
For materials with a viscosity of at least 2680 cSt. (23 deg. C) and solids (between 15 C deg. and 40 deg C.):
Removable head packaging;
Suitable container Cans with friction closures and
low pressure tubes and cartridges
may be used.
-
Where combination packages are used, and the inner packages are of glass, there must be sufficient inert cushioning material in contact with
inner and outer packages *.
-
In addition, where inner packagings are glass and contain liquids of packing group I and II there must be sufficient inert absorbent to absorb any
spillage *.
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* unless the outer packaging is a close fitting moulded plastic box and the substances are not incompatible with the plastic.

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All inner and sole packagings for substances that have been assigned to Packaging Groups I or II on the basis of inhalation toxicity criteria, must
be hermetically sealed.
Segregate from chemically active metals, azides and organic amines. Avoid contact with magnesium. Reacts violently with carbon dust, finely
divided aluminium, magnesium, potassium. may react with strong oxidisers, sulfur, selenium, tellurium, zinc. Aqueous solution is acidic and
incompatible with sulfuric acid, alkalis, ammonia, aliphatic amines, alkanolamine, alkylene oxides, amides, epichlorohydrin, organic anhydrides,
isocyanates, vinyl acetate
Derivative of electropositive metal.
WARNING: Avoid or control reaction with peroxides. All transition metal peroxides should be considered as potentially explosive. For
example transition metal complexes of alkyl hydroperoxides may decompose explosively.
Storage incompatibility
The pi-complexes formed between chromium(0), vanadium(0) and other transition metals (haloarene-metal complexes) and mono-or
poly-fluorobenzene show extreme sensitivity to heat and are explosive.
Avoid reaction with borohydrides or cyanoborohydrides
Metals and their oxides or salts may react violently with chlorine trifluoride and bromine trifluoride.
These trifluorides are hypergolic oxidisers. They ignite on contact (without external source of heat or ignition) with recognised fuels - contact
with these materials, following an ambient or slightly elevated temperature, is often violent and may produce ignition.
The state of subdivision may affect the results.

SECTION 8 Exposure controls / personal protection

Control parameters

Occupational Exposure Limits (OEL)

INGREDIENT DATA
Source Ingredient Material name TWA STEL Peak Notes
(g) Some compounds in these groups are classified as
Cadmium and
Cadmium 0.01 Not Not carcinogenic or as sensitisers. Check individual classification
Australia Exposure Standards compounds (as
Sulphate mg/m3 Available Available details on the safety data sheet for information on
Cd)
classification.

Emergency Limits
Ingredient Material name TEEL-1 TEEL-2 TEEL-3
Cadmium Sulphate Cadmium sulfate 0.19 mg/m3 1.4 mg/m3 8.7 mg/m3
Cadmium Sulphate Cadmium sulfate, hydrate 0.1 mg/m3 0.76 mg/m3 11 mg/m3

Ingredient Original IDLH Revised IDLH

Cadmium Sulphate Not Available Not Available

Exposure controls
Engineering controls are used to remove a hazard or place a barrier between the worker and the hazard. Well-designed engineering controls can
be highly effective in protecting workers and will typically be independent of worker interactions to provide this high level of protection.
The basic types of engineering controls are:
Process controls which involve changing the way a job activity or process is done to reduce the risk.
Appropriate engineering Enclosure and/or isolation of emission source which keeps a selected hazard "physically" away from the worker and ventilation that strategically
controls "adds" and "removes" air in the work environment. Ventilation can remove or dilute an air contaminant if designed properly. The design of a
ventilation system must match the particular process and chemical or contaminant in use.
Employers may need to use multiple types of controls to prevent employee overexposure.

Employees exposed to confirmed human carcinogens should be authorized to do so by the employer, and work in a regulated area.

Personal protection

Safety glasses with side shields

Chemical goggles.
Contact lenses may pose a special hazard; soft contact lenses may absorb and concentrate irritants. A written policy document, describing
the wearing of lenses or restrictions on use, should be created for each workplace or task. This should include a review of lens absorption
Eye and face protection and adsorption for the class of chemicals in use and an account of injury experience. Medical and first-aid personnel should be trained in
their removal and suitable equipment should be readily available. In the event of chemical exposure, begin eye irrigation immediately and
remove contact lens as soon as practicable. Lens should be removed at the first signs of eye redness or irritation - lens should be removed in
a clean environment only after workers have washed hands thoroughly. [CDC NIOSH Current Intelligence Bulletin 59], [AS/NZS 1336 or
national equivalent]
Skin protection See Hand protection below
Wear chemical protective gloves, e.g. PVC.
Wear safety footwear or safety gumboots, e.g. Rubber
The selection of suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality which vary from manufacturer to
manufacturer. Where the chemical is a preparation of several substances, the resistance of the glove material can not be calculated in advance
and has therefore to be checked prior to the application.
Hands/feet protection
The exact break through time for substances has to be obtained from the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed when
making a final choice.
Personal hygiene is a key element of effective hand care. Gloves must only be worn on clean hands. After using gloves, hands should be
washed and dried thoroughly. Application of a non-perfumed moisturiser is recommended.
Suitability and durability of glove type is dependent on usage.
Body protection See Other protection below
Employees working with confirmed human carcinogens should be provided with, and be required to wear, clean, full body protective clothing
(smocks, coveralls, or long-sleeved shirt and pants), shoe covers and gloves prior to entering the regulated area. [AS/NZS ISO 6529:2006 or
Other protection
national equivalent]

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Employees engaged in handling operations involving carcinogens should be provided with, and required to wear and use half-face filter-type
respirators with filters for dusts, mists and fumes, or air purifying canisters or cartridges. A respirator affording higher levels of protection may
be substituted. [AS/NZS 1715 or national equivalent]
Emergency deluge showers and eyewash fountains, supplied with potable water, should be located near, within sight of, and on the same
level with locations where direct exposure is likely.
Prior to each exit from an area containing confirmed human carcinogens, employees should be required to remove and leave protective
clothing and equipment at the point of exit and at the last exit of the day, to place used clothing and equipment in impervious containers at
the point of exit for purposes of decontamination or disposal. The contents of such impervious containers must be identified with suitable
labels. For maintenance and decontamination activities, authorized employees entering the area should be provided with and required to
wear clean, impervious garments, including gloves, boots and continuous-air supplied hood.
Prior to removing protective garments the employee should undergo decontamination and be required to shower upon removal of the
garments and hood.

Respiratory protection
Particulate. (AS/NZS 1716 & 1715, EN 143:2000 & 149:001, ANSI Z88 or national equivalent)

Required Minimum Protection Factor Half-Face Respirator Full-Face Respirator Powered Air Respirator
P1 - PAPR-P1
up to 10 x ES
Air-line* - -
up to 50 x ES Air-line** P2 PAPR-P2
up to 100 x ES - P3 -
Air-line* -
100+ x ES - Air-line** PAPR-P3

* - Negative pressure demand ** - Continuous flow

A(All classes) = Organic vapours, B AUS or B1 = Acid gasses, B2 = Acid gas or hydrogen cyanide(HCN), B3 = Acid gas or hydrogen cyanide(HCN), E = Sulfur dioxide(SO2), G =
Agricultural chemicals, K = Ammonia(NH3), Hg = Mercury, NO = Oxides of nitrogen, MB = Methyl bromide, AX = Low boiling point organic compounds(below 65 degC)

Respirators may be necessary when engineering and administrative controls do not adequately prevent exposures.
The decision to use respiratory protection should be based on professional judgment that takes into account toxicity information, exposure measurement data, and frequency and
likelihood of the worker's exposure - ensure users are not subject to high thermal loads which may result in heat stress or distress due to personal protective equipment (powered,
positive flow, full face apparatus may be an option).
Published occupational exposure limits, where they exist, will assist in determining the adequacy of the selected respiratory protection. These may be government mandated or
vendor recommended.
Certified respirators will be useful for protecting workers from inhalation of particulates when properly selected and fit tested as part of a complete respiratory protection program.
Use approved positive flow mask if significant quantities of dust becomes airborne.
Try to avoid creating dust conditions.

SECTION 9 Physical and chemical properties

Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Rhombic, white, odourless crystals. Insoluble in alcohol, acetone, ammonia. Solubility in water @ 0 deg.C: 75.5 g/100 cc. @ 100 deg.C: 60.8
Appearance
g/100 cc.

Physical state Divided Solid Relative density (Water = 1) 4.69 @ 20 deg.C

Partition coefficient n-octanol
Odour Not Available Not Available
/ water
Odour threshold Not Available Auto-ignition temperature (°C) Not available.
pH (as supplied) Not Applicable Decomposition temperature Not Applicable
Melting point / freezing point
1000 Viscosity (cSt) Not Applicable
(°C)
Initial boiling point and boiling
Not available. Molecular weight (g/mol) 208.47
range (°C)
Flash point (°C) Not Applicable Taste Not Available
Evaporation rate Not Applicable Explosive properties Not Available
Flammability Not Applicable Oxidising properties Not Available
Surface Tension (dyn/cm or
Upper Explosive Limit (%) Not Applicable Not Applicable
mN/m)
Lower Explosive Limit (%) Not Applicable Volatile Component (%vol) Not Applicable
Vapour pressure (kPa) Negligible Gas group Not Available
Solubility in water Miscible pH as a solution (1%) Not available.
Vapour density (Air = 1) Not Applicable VOC g/L Not Available

SECTION 10 Stability and reactivity

Reactivity See section 7

Unstable in the presence of incompatible materials.
Chemical stability Product is considered stable.
Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.
Possibility of hazardous
See section 7
reactions
Conditions to avoid See section 7

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Incompatible materials See section 7

Hazardous decomposition
See section 5
products

SECTION 11 Toxicological information

Information on toxicological effects

Inhalation of dusts, generated by the material, during the course of normal handling, may produce severely toxic effects; these may be fatal.
The material is not thought to produce respiratory irritation (as classified by EC Directives using animal models). Nevertheless inhalation of dusts,
or fumes, especially for prolonged periods, may produce respiratory discomfort and occasionally, distress.
Levels above 10 micrograms per cubic metre of suspended inorganic sulfates in the air may cause an excess risk of asthmatic attacks in
susceptible people.
Persons with impaired respiratory function, airway diseases and conditions such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis, may incur further disability
if excessive concentrations of particulate are inhaled.
Inhaled If prior damage to the circulatory or nervous systems has occurred or if kidney damage has been sustained, proper screenings should be
conducted on individuals who may be exposed to further risk if handling and use of the material result
in excessive exposures.

Cadmium is absorbed more from the respiratory tract than the intestinal tract. Staging of symptoms include an initial, acute swelling of the lungs,
followed by inflammation of the lungs after several days and chronic permanent scarring. 40mg of cadmium with 4mg retention in the lungs in
humans will probably cause death. Accumulation of cadmium in the kidney can also cause permanent damage, even after a single intravenous
dose.
Toxic effects may result from the accidental ingestion of the material; animal experiments indicate that ingestion of less than 40 gram may be
fatal or may produce serious damage to the health of the individual.
Ingestion Sulfates are not well absorbed orally, but can cause diarrhoea.
Ingestion of cadmium salts rarely results in poisoning as vomiting rejects the dose. Ingestion may cause excessive salivation, nausea, persistent
vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain.
Skin contact with the material may be harmful; systemic effects may result following absorption.
The material is not thought to be a skin irritant (as classified by EC Directives using animal models). Abrasive damage however, may result from
prolonged exposures.
Skin Contact Reactions may not occur on exposure but response may be delayed with symptoms only appearing many hours later
Open cuts, abraded or irritated skin should not be exposed to this material
Entry into the blood-stream, through, for example, cuts, abrasions or lesions, may produce systemic injury with harmful effects. Examine the skin
prior to the use of the material and ensure that any external damage is suitably protected.
Although the material is not thought to be an irritant (as classified by EC Directives), direct contact with the eye may cause transient discomfort
Eye
characterised by tearing or conjunctival redness (as with windburn). Slight abrasive damage may also result.
There is ample evidence that this material can be regarded as being able to cause cancer in humans based on experiments and other
information.
Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation and if swallowed.
This material can cause serious damage if one is exposed to it for long periods. It can be assumed that it contains a substance which can
produce severe defects.
Substance accumulation, in the human body, may occur and may cause some concern following repeated or long-term occupational exposure.
Chronic
There is some evidence that inhaling this product is more likely to cause a sensitisation reaction in some persons compared to the general
population.
Chronic cadmium poisoning causes softening of the bones, reduced bone density, kidney stones and increased blood pressure. There may be
cardiovascular disease and a yellow ring in the tooth structure.
Ample evidence exists from experimentation that reduced human fertility is directly caused by exposure to the material.
Ample evidence exists, from results in experimentation, that developmental disorders are directly caused by human exposure to the material.

TOXICITY IRRITATION
Cadmium Sulphate
Oral(Rat) LD50; 29 mg/kg[1] Not Available

Legend: 1. Value obtained from Europe ECHA Registered Substances - Acute toxicity 2.* Value obtained from manufacturer's SDS. Unless otherwise
specified data extracted from RTECS - Register of Toxic Effect of chemical Substances

CADMIUM SULPHATE
WARNING: This substance has been classified by the IARC as Group 2A: Probably Carcinogenic to Humans.

Acute Toxicity Carcinogenicity

Skin Irritation/Corrosion Reproductivity
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation STOT - Single Exposure
Respiratory or Skin
STOT - Repeated Exposure
sensitisation
Mutagenicity Aspiration Hazard
Legend: – Data either not available or does not fill the criteria for classification
– Data available to make classification

SECTION 12 Ecological information

Toxicity

Endpoint Test Duration (hr) Species Value Source

LC50 96 Fish -0.00064-0.00113mg/L 4
Cadmium Sulphate EC50 48 Crustacea -0.0017532327-0.0031166265mg/L 4
EC50 72 Algae or other aquatic plants 0.018mg/L 2

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BCF 336 Algae or other aquatic plants 10mg/L 4

EC10 Not Reported Not Available -0.000662-0.00255mg/L 4
NOEC Not coded Crustacea >0.0001-<0.001mg/L 4

Legend: Extracted from 1. IUCLID Toxicity Data 2. Europe ECHA Registered Substances - Ecotoxicological Information - Aquatic Toxicity 3. EPIWIN Suite
V3.12 (QSAR) - Aquatic Toxicity Data (Estimated) 4. US EPA, Ecotox database - Aquatic Toxicity Data 5. ECETOC Aquatic Hazard Assessment
Data 6. NITE (Japan) - Bioconcentration Data 7. METI (Japan) - Bioconcentration Data 8. Vendor Data

Toxicity invertebrate: LC50(96 )0.05-11mg/L Bioaccumulation : not sig Nitrif. inhib. : sig
Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Do NOT allow product to come in contact with surface waters or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water when cleaning equipment or disposing
of equipment wash-waters.
Wastes resulting from use of the product must be disposed of on site or at approved waste sites.
For Inorganic Sulfate:
Environmental Fate - Sulfates can produce a laxative effect at concentrations of 1000 - 1200 mg/liter, but no increase in diarrhea, dehydration or weight loss. The presence of sulfate
in drinking-water can also result in a noticeable taste. Sulfate may also contribute to the corrosion of distribution systems. No health-based guideline value for sulfate in drinking water
is proposed.
Atmospheric Fate: Sulfates are removed from the air by both dry and wet deposition processes. Wet deposition processes including rain-out (a process that occurs within the clouds)
and washout (removal by precipitation below the clouds) which contribute to the removal of sulfate from the atmosphere.
Terrestrial Fate: Soil - In soil, the inorganic sulfates can adsorb to soil particles or leach into surface water and groundwater. Plants - Sodium sulfate is not very toxic to terrestrial plants
however; sulfates can be taken up by plants and be incorporated into the parenchyma of the plant.
For Metal:
Atmospheric Fate - Metal-containing inorganic substances generally have negligible vapour pressure and are not expected to partition to air.
Environmental Fate: Environmental processes, such as oxidation, the presence of acids or bases and microbiological processes, may transform insoluble metals to more soluble ionic
forms. Environmental processes may enhance bioavailability and may also be important in changing solubilities.
Aquatic/Terrestrial Fate: When released to dry soil, most metals will exhibit limited mobility and remain in the upper layer; some will leach locally into ground water and/ or surface
water ecosystems when soaked by rain or melt ice. A metal ion is considered infinitely persistent because it cannot degrade further. Once released to surface waters and moist soils
their fate depends on solubility and dissociation in water. A significant proportion of dissolved/ sorbed metals will end up in sediments through the settling of suspended particles. The
remaining metal ions can then be taken up by aquatic organisms. Ionic species may bind to dissolved ligands or sorb to solid particles in water.
For Cadmium:
Environmental Fate: Soil Guidelines - Dutch Criteria: 0.8 mg/kg (target), 12 mg/kg (intervention); Air Quality Standards: <1-5 ng/m3 (rural areas), 10-20 ng/m3 (urban and industrial
areas), WHO Guidelines; Drinking Water Standards: 5 ug/L. (UK max.); 3 ug/L. (WHO guideline).
Terrestrial Fate: Soil - In soils, pH, oxidation-reduction reactions, and formation of complexes are important factors affecting the mobility of cadmium. Cadmium can participate in
exchange reactions with clay minerals. In acid soils, the reaction is reversible; however, adsorption increases with pH and may become irreversible. Cadmium also may precipitate as
insoluble cadmium compounds or form complexes or chelates by interaction with organic matter. Organic matter is more effective than inorganic constituents in keeping cadmium
unavailable in soil.
DO NOT discharge into sewer or waterways.
The material is classified as an ecotoxin* because the Fish LC50 (96 hours) is less than or equal to 0.1 mg/l
* Classification of Substances as Ecotoxic (Dangerous to the Environment)
Appendix 8, Table 1
Compiler's Guide for the Preparation of International Chemical Safety Cards: 1993 Commission of the European Communities

Persistence and degradability

Ingredient Persistence: Water/Soil Persistence: Air
No Data available for all ingredients No Data available for all ingredients

Bioaccumulative potential
Ingredient Bioaccumulation
No Data available for all ingredients

Mobility in soil
Ingredient Mobility
No Data available for all ingredients

SECTION 13 Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods

Containers may still present a chemical hazard/ danger when empty.
Return to supplier for reuse/ recycling if possible.
Otherwise:
If container can not be cleaned sufficiently well to ensure that residuals do not remain or if the container cannot be used to store the same
product, then puncture containers, to prevent re-use, and bury at an authorised landfill.
Where possible retain label warnings and SDS and observe all notices pertaining to the product.
Legislation addressing waste disposal requirements may differ by country, state and/ or territory. Each user must refer to laws operating in their
area. In some areas, certain wastes must be tracked.
A Hierarchy of Controls seems to be common - the user should investigate:
Reduction
Reuse
Product / Packaging disposal Recycling
Disposal (if all else fails)
This material may be recycled if unused, or if it has not been contaminated so as to make it unsuitable for its intended use. Shelf life
considerations should also be applied in making decisions of this type. Note that properties of a material may change in use, and recycling or
reuse may not always be appropriate. In most instances the supplier of the material should be consulted.
DO NOT allow wash water from cleaning or process equipment to enter drains.
It may be necessary to collect all wash water for treatment before disposal.
In all cases disposal to sewer may be subject to local laws and regulations and these should be considered first.
Where in doubt contact the responsible authority.
Recycle wherever possible or consult manufacturer for recycling options.
Consult State Land Waste Management Authority for disposal.

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Bury residue in an authorised landfill.

Recycle containers if possible, or dispose of in an authorised landfill.

SECTION 14 Transport information

Labels Required

Marine Pollutant

HAZCHEM 2X

Land transport (ADG)

UN number 2570
UN proper shipping name CADMIUM COMPOUND

Class 6.1
Transport hazard class(es)
Subrisk Not Applicable

Packing group I
Environmental hazard Environmentally hazardous

Special provisions 274

Special precautions for user
Limited quantity 0

Air transport (ICAO-IATA / DGR)

UN number 2570
UN proper shipping name Cadmium compound *

ICAO/IATA Class 6.1

Transport hazard class(es) ICAO / IATA Subrisk Not Applicable
ERG Code 6L

Packing group I
Environmental hazard Environmentally hazardous

Special provisions A3 A5
Cargo Only Packing Instructions 673
Cargo Only Maximum Qty / Pack 50 kg
Special precautions for user Passenger and Cargo Packing Instructions 666
Passenger and Cargo Maximum Qty / Pack 5 kg
Passenger and Cargo Limited Quantity Packing Instructions Forbidden
Passenger and Cargo Limited Maximum Qty / Pack Forbidden

Sea transport (IMDG-Code / GGVSee)

UN number 2570
UN proper shipping name CADMIUM COMPOUND

IMDG Class 6.1

Transport hazard class(es)
IMDG Subrisk Not Applicable

Packing group I
Environmental hazard Marine Pollutant

EMS Number F-A , S-A

Special precautions for user Special provisions 274
Limited Quantities 0

Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL and the IBC code

Not Applicable

Transport in bulk in accordance with MARPOL Annex V and the IMSBC Code

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Product name Group

Cadmium Sulphate Not Available

Transport in bulk in accordance with the ICG Code

Product name Ship Type
Cadmium Sulphate Not Available

SECTION 15 Regulatory information

Safety, health and environmental regulations / legislation specific for the substance or mixture

Cadmium Sulphate is found on the following regulatory lists

Australia Hazardous Chemical Information System (HCIS) - Hazardous Chemicals
Australia Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons (SUSMP) - Schedule 4
Australia Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons (SUSMP) - Schedule 6
Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AIIC)
Chemical Footprint Project - Chemicals of High Concern List
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) - Agents Classified by the IARC Monographs
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) - Agents Classified by the IARC Monographs - Group 1: Carcinogenic to humans

National Inventory Status

National Inventory Status
Australia - AIIC / Australia
Yes
Non-Industrial Use
Canada - DSL Yes
Canada - NDSL No (Cadmium Sulphate)
China - IECSC Yes
Europe - EINEC / ELINCS / NLP Yes
Japan - ENCS Yes
Korea - KECI Yes
New Zealand - NZIoC Yes
Philippines - PICCS Yes
USA - TSCA Yes
Taiwan - TCSI Yes
Mexico - INSQ Yes
Vietnam - NCI Yes
Russia - ARIPS Yes
Yes = All CAS declared ingredients are on the inventory
Legend:
No = One or more of the CAS listed ingredients are not on the inventory and are not exempt from listing(see specific ingredients in brackets)

SECTION 16 Other information

Revision Date 27/08/2019

Initial Date 12/05/2005

SDS Version Summary

Version Issue Date Sections Updated
6.1.1.1 30/01/2015 Acute Health (inhaled), Chronic Health, Classification, Synonyms
7.1.1.1 27/08/2019 Expiration. Review and Update

Other information
Classification of the preparation and its individual components has drawn on official and authoritative sources as well as independent review by the Chemwatch Classification
committee using available literature references.

The SDS is a Hazard Communication tool and should be used to assist in the Risk Assessment. Many factors determine whether the reported Hazards are Risks in the workplace or
other settings. Risks may be determined by reference to Exposures Scenarios. Scale of use, frequency of use and current or available engineering controls must be considered.

Definitions and abbreviations

PC－TWA: Permissible Concentration-Time Weighted Average
PC－STEL: Permissible Concentration-Short Term Exposure Limit
IARC: International Agency for Research on Cancer
ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
STEL: Short Term Exposure Limit
TEEL: Temporary Emergency Exposure Limit。
IDLH: Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health Concentrations
OSF: Odour Safety Factor
NOAEL :No Observed Adverse Effect Level
LOAEL: Lowest Observed Adverse Effect Level
TLV: Threshold Limit Value
LOD: Limit Of Detection

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OTV: Odour Threshold Value

BCF: BioConcentration Factors
BEI: Biological Exposure Index

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