Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Dimethylcadmium, elec. gr. (99.995+%-Cd) PURATREM **S.STEEL CYL EXTRA**
CAS Registry Number: 506-82-1
Formula: (CH3)2Cd
EINECS Number: none
Chemical Family: metal alkyl
Synonym: None
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound 506-82-1 100% 0.002mg/m3 0.005mg/m3
Section 3: Hazards Identification
The oral toxicity of cadmium and its compounds is high. The inhalation of cadmium fumes and dust can lead
Emergency Overview:
to effects on the respiratory tract and the kidneys. May cause cancer.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Ingestion, inhalation
Eye Contact: May cause mild to severe irritation of the eyes.
Skin Contact: May cause mild to severe irritation of the skin.
Inhalation of fumes can lead to a cough, headache, shortness of breath and vomiting. Severe exposure can
Inhalation:
lead to dyspnea. Toxic by inhalation.
Ingestion may lead to dizziness, abdominal cramps, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, weakness, and convulsions.
Ingestion:
Toxic if swallowed.
Acute Health Affects: May be irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed.
Long term exposure to cadmium and cadmium compounds can lead to effects of the respiratory tract and
Chronic Health Affects:
kidney damage. Cadmium is a recognized carcinogen of the connective tissue, lungs and the liver.
NTP: Yes
IARC: Yes
OSHA: No
SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need
Eye Exposure:
assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if
Skin Exposure:
irritation persists.
Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty
Inhalation:
in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance.
Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce
Ingestion:
vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.
SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: -1°F
Autoignition Temperature: None
Explosion Limits: None
Extinguishing Medium: Foam or dry powder
If this product is involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion and If involved in a fire this material can emit irritating and toxic fumes.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: Material is pyrophoric. The material will ignite on contact with air.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
If spilled, the material will ignite emitting iritating and toxic fumes. All personnel must evacuate the area.
Spill and Leak Procedures: Emergency crews must be fitted with self-contained breathing apparatus. Burning material can be quenched
with dry powders such as dolomite of sodium carbonate.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
The product must be stored and handled under an inert atmosphere of nitrogen or argon. Keep away from
Handling and Storage:
heat.
SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory. Use of a face
Eye Protection:
shield is highly recommended.
Skin Protection: Protective gloves and protective clothing must be worn when handling this product.
Product must be handled in an inert atmosphere. In the event of a spill or release, adequate ventilation is
Ventilation:
essential.
If the potential exists for a spill or release of this product, workers should be equipped with a self-contained
Respirator:
breathing apparatus.
Product must be handled in an inert atmosphere. In the event of a spill or release, adequate ventilation is
Ventilation:
essential.
Additional Protection: No additional protection required.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form: Colorless liq.
Molecular Weight: 142.88
Melting Point: none
Boiling Point: 105.5°C
Vapor Pressure: 28mm (20°C)
Specific Gravity: 1.985 (18°)
Odor: metallic odor
Solubility in Water: Reacts vigorously with water
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Moisture sensitive, pyrophoric
Hazardous Polymerization: No hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: Contact with air.
Water, alcohols, carbonyl compounds, mineral acids, metal salts, sulfur, phosphorus, metals and chlorinated
Incompatibility:
hydrocarbons
Decomposition Products: carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and cadmium oxide fumes.
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data: No specific information available from the RTECS files.
Carcinogenic Effects: No data available
Mutagenic Effects: Possible mutagenic effects reported by RTECS
Tetratogenic Effects: No data available
SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information: Cadmium is a toxic material and represents a hazard to aquatic life.
SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.
SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR): Organometallic substance,Liquid,Pyrophoric,Water-reactive
Hazard Class (CFR): 4.2
Additional Hazard Class (CFR): 4.3
Packaging Group (CFR): I
UN ID Number (CFR): UN# 3394
Shipping Name (IATA): Prohibited
Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Additional Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Packaging Group (IATA): NA
UN ID Number (IATA): UN# 3394
SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA: Not listed in TSCA inventory
SARA (Title 313): Title Compound: See Category Code N078 for reporting.
Second Ingredient: None
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
