CAS No. 10022-68-1

Chemical Identifiers

Linear Formula Cd(NO3)2• 4H2O
Pubchem CID 56924536
MDL Number MFCD00149626
EC No. 233-710-6
IUPAC Name cadmium(2+); dinitrate; tetrahydrate
Beilstein/Reaxys No. 8156730
SMILES [N+](=O)([O-])[O-].[N+](=O)([O-])[O-].O.O.O.O.[Cd+2]
InchI Identifier InChI=1S/Cd.2NO3.4H2O/c;2*2-1(3)4;;;;/h;;;4*1H2/q+2;2*-1;;;;
InchI Key QOYRNHQSZSCVOW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Health & Safety Information

Signal Word Danger
Hazard Statements H272-H302-H312-H332-H410
Hazard Codes O,T,N
Risk Codes 45-8-20/21/22-50/53
Safety Statements 53-45-60-61
RTECS Number N/A
Transport Information UN 3087 5.1/PG 2
WGK Germany 3
GHS Pictograms

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SAFETY DATA SHEET

Date Accessed: 12/02/2024
Date Revised: 01/15/2022

SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION

Product Identifiers: All applicable American Elements product codes for CAS #10022-68-1

Relevant identified uses of the substance: Scientific research and development

Supplier details:
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Emergency telephone number:
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SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
GHS03 Flame over circle
Ox. Sol. 3 H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer.
GHS06 Skull and crossbones
Acute Tox. 3 H301 Toxic if swallowed.
GHS08 Health hazard
Carc. 1B H350 May cause cancer.
GHS07
Acute Tox. 4 H312 Harmful in contact with skin.
Acute Tox. 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled.
Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or Directive 1999/45/EC
Xn; Harmful
R20/21/22: Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
O; Oxidizing
R8: Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
N; Dangerous for the environment
R50/53: Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Information concerning particular hazards for human and environment:
N/A
Hazards not otherwise classified
No data available
Label elements
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
The substance is classified and labeled according to the CLP regulation.
Hazard pictograms

Flame Over Circle - GHS03 Skull and Crossbones - GHS06 Health Hazard - GHS08

GHS03
GHS06
GHS08
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer.
H301 Toxic if swallowed.
H312+H332 Harmful in contact with skin or if inhaled.
H350 May cause cancer.
Precautionary statements
P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles.
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.
P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials.
P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/
national/international regulations.
WHMIS classification
C - Oxidizing materials
D1B - Toxic material causing immediate and serious toxic effects
D2A - Very toxic material causing other toxic effects
Classification system
HMIS ratings (scale 0-4)
(Hazardous Materials Identification System)
HEALTH
FIRE
REACTIVITY
3
2
2
Health (acute effects) = 3
Flammability = 2
Physical Hazard = 2
Other hazards
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT:
N/A
vPvB:
N/A


SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Substances
CAS No. / Substance Name:
10022-68-1 Cadmium nitrate tetrahydrate
Identification number(s):
EC number:
233-710-6
Index number:
048-001-00-5


SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Description of first aid measures
If inhaled:
Supply patient with fresh air. If not breathing, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm.
Seek immediate medical advice.
In case of skin contact:
Immediately wash with soap and water; rinse thoroughly.
Seek immediate medical advice.
In case of eye contact:
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Consult a physician.
If swallowed:
Seek medical treatment.
Information for doctor
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
No data available
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No data available


SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing agents
Carbon dioxide, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents
Halocarbon extinguisher
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
This substance is an oxidizer and its heat of reaction with reducing agents or combustibles may cause ignition.
If this product is involved in a fire, the following can be released:
Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Cadmium oxide
Advice for firefighters
Protective equipment:
Wear self-contained respirator.
Wear fully protective impervious suit.


SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Use personal protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Ensure adequate ventilation
Environmental precautions:
Do not allow material to be released to the environment without official permits.
Do not allow product to enter drains, sewage systems, or other water courses.
Do not allow material to penetrate the ground or soil.
Methods and materials for containment and cleanup:
Dispose of contaminated material as waste according to section 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Prevention of secondary hazards:
Acts as an oxidizing agent on organic materials such as wood, paper and fats
Keep away from combustible material.
Reference to other sections
See Section 7 for information on safe handling
See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for disposal information.


SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling
Precautions for safe handling
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.
Ensure good ventilation at the workplace.
Information about protection against explosions and fires:
Substance/product can reduce the ignition temperature of flammable substances.
This substance is an oxidizer and its heat of reaction with reducing agents or combustibles may cause ignition.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:
No special requirements.
Information about storage in one common storage facility:
Store away from flammable substances.
Store away from reducing agents.
Do not store with organic materials.
Store away from metal powders.
Store away from oxidizing agents.
Further information about storage conditions:
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry conditions in well-sealed containers.
Specific end use(s)
No data available


SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Additional information about design of technical systems:
Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and
having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.
Control parameters
Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
10022-68-1 Cadmium nitrate tetrahydrate (100.0%)
PEL (USA) Long-term value: 0.005 mg/m3
as Cd; see 29 CFR 1910.1027
REL (USA) See Pocket Guide App. A
TLV (USA) Long-term value: 0.01 0.002* mg/m3
as Cd; *respirable fraction; BEI
EL (Canada) Long-term value: 0.01 mg/m3
as Cd; ACIGH A1, IARC 1
Additional information:
No data
Exposure controls
Personal protective equipment
Follow typical protective and hygienic practices for handling chemicals.
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Remove all soiled and contaminated clothing immediately.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Maintain an ergonomically appropriate working environment.
Breathing equipment:
Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present.
Recommended filter device for short term use:
Use a respirator with type P100 (USA) or P3 (EN 143) cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. Risk assessment should be performed to determine if air-purifying respirators are appropriate. Only use equipment tested and approved under appropriate government standards.
Protection of hands:
Impervious gloves
Inspect gloves prior to use.
Suitability of gloves should be determined both by material and quality, the latter of which may vary by manufacturer.
Material of gloves
Nitrile rubber, NBR
Penetration time of glove material (in minutes)
480
Glove thickness
0.11 mm
Eye protection:
Safety glasses
Body protection:
Protective work clothing


SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Appearance:
Form: Crystalline
Color: White
Odor: Weak
Odor threshold: Not determined.
pH: N/A
Melting point/Melting range: 59 °C (138 °F)
Boiling point/Boiling range: 132 °C (270 °F)
Sublimation temperature / start: Not determined
Flammability (solid, gas)
Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
Ignition temperature: Not determined
Decomposition temperature: Not determined
Autoignition: Not determined.
Danger of explosion: Not determined.
Explosion limits:
Lower: Not determined
Upper: Not determined
Vapor pressure: N/A
Density at 20 °C (68 °F): 2.45 g/cm3 (20.445 lbs/gal)
Relative density
Not determined.
Vapor density
N/A
Evaporation rate
N/A
Solubility in Water (H2O): 2150 g/l
Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not determined.
Viscosity:
Dynamic: N/A
Kinematic: N/A
Other information
No data available


SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity
May intensify fire; oxidizer.
Chemical stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
Decomposition will not occur if used and stored according to specifications.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
Reacts with strong oxidizing agents
Reacts with reducing agents
Reacts with flammable substances
Conditions to avoid
No data available


SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity:
Harmful if inhaled.
Harmful in contact with skin.
Toxic if swallowed.
Danger through skin absorption.
The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains acute toxicity data for components in this product.
LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:
Oral LD50 300 mg/kg (rat)
Skin irritation or corrosion:
May cause irritation
Eye irritation or corrosion:
May cause irritation
Sensitization:
No sensitizing effects known.
Germ cell mutagenicity:
The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains mutation data for this substance.
Carcinogenicity:
The following cancer warning/warnings refer to the anhydrous compound:
IARC-1: Carcinogenic to humans: sufficient evidence of carcinogenicity.
EPA-B1: Probable human carcinogen, limited evidence of carcinogenicity from
epidemiologic studies.
Carcinogen as defined by OSHA.
ACGIH A2: Suspected human carcinogen: Agent is carcinogenic in experimental animals at dose levels, by route(s) of administration, at site(s), of histologic type(s),or by mechanism(s) considered relevant to worker exposure. Available epidemiologic studies are conflicting or insufficient to
confirm an increased risk of cancer in exposed humans.
NTP-K: Known to be carcinogenic: sufficient evidence from human studies.
Reproductive toxicity:
No effects known.
Specific target organ system toxicity - repeated exposure:
No effects known.
Specific target organ system toxicity - single exposure:
No effects known.
Aspiration hazard:
No effects known.
Subacute to chronic toxicity:
No effects known.
Additional toxicological information:
To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is not fully known.
The following cancer warning/warnings refer to the anhydrous compound:
Carcinogenic categories
OSHA-Ca (Occupational Safety & Health Administration)
Substance is not listed.


SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity
Aquatic toxicity:
No data available
Persistence and degradability
No data available
Bioaccumulative potential
No data available
Mobility in soil
No data available
Ecotoxical effects:
Remark:
Very toxic for aquatic organisms
Additional ecological information:
Do not allow material to be released to the environment without official permits.
Do not allow product to reach groundwater, water courses, or sewage systems, even in small quantities.
Danger to drinking water if even extremely small quantities leak into the ground.
Also poisonous for fish and plankton in water bodies.
May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life.
Avoid transfer into the environment.
Very toxic for aquatic organisms
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT:
N/A
vPvB:
N/A
Other adverse effects
No data available


SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste treatment methods
Recommendation
Consult official regulations to ensure proper disposal.
Uncleaned packagings:
Recommendation:
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.


SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN-Number
DOT, IMDG, IATA
UN3087
UN proper shipping name
DOT
Oxidizing solid, toxic, n.o.s. (Cadmium nitrate tetrahydrate)
IMDG, IATA
OXIDIZING SOLID, TOXIC, N.O.S. (Cadmium nitrate tetrahydrate)
Transport hazard class(es)
DOT
Class
5.1 Oxidising substances.
Label
5.1+6.1
Class
5.1 (OT2) Oxidizing substances
Label
5.1+6.1
IMDG, IATA
Class
5.1 Oxidising substances.
Label
5.1+6.1
Packing group
DOT, IMDG, IATA
II
Environmental hazards:
Environmentally hazardous substance, solid
Special precautions for user
Warning: Oxidizing substances
EMS Number: F-A,S-Q
Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code
N/A
Transport/Additional information:
DOT
Marine Pollutant (DOT):
No
UN "Model Regulation":
UN3087, Oxidizing solid, toxic, n.o.s. (Cadmium nitrate tetrahydrate), 5.1 (6.1), II


SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
National regulations
All components of this product are listed in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical substance Inventory.
All components of this product are listed on the Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL).
SARA Section 313 (specific toxic chemical listings)
10022-68-1 Cadmium nitrate tetrahydrate
California Proposition 65
Prop 65 - Chemicals known to cause cancer
10022-68-1 Cadmium nitrate tetrahydrate
Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity
Substance is not listed.
Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity, female
Substance is not listed.
Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity, male
Substance is not listed.
Information about limitation of use:
For use only by technically qualified individuals.
Other regulations, limitations and prohibitive regulations
Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) according to the REACH Regulations (EC) No. 1907/2006.
Substance is not listed.
The conditions of restrictions according to Article 67 and Annex XVII of the Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH) for the manufacturing, placing on the market and use must be observed.
Substance is not listed.
Annex XIV of the REACH Regulations (requiring Authorisation for use)
Substance is not listed.
REACH - Pre-registered substances
Substance is not listed.
Chemical safety assessment:
A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.


16. OTHER INFORMATION

Safety Data Sheet according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH). The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product. American Elements shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. See reverse side of invoice or packing slip for additional terms and conditions of sale. COPYRIGHT 1997-2022 AMERICAN ELEMENTS. LICENSED GRANTED TO MAKE UNLIMITED PAPER COPIES FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY.