Hazard Data Spill/Leaks Physical Properties

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Common Name: CADMIUM BROMIDE Synonyms: Cadmium Dibromide CAS No: 7789-42-6 Molecular Formula: CdBr2 RTK Substance No: 0307 Description: White to yellowish, odorless, crystalline solid which changes to a powder on exposure to dry air

HAZARD DATA Hazard Rating Firefighting Reactivity 4 - Health Extinguish fire using an agent suitable for type of A mixture of Cadmium Bromide and POTASSIUM may surrounding fire. Cadmium Bromide itself does explode on impact. 0 - Fire not burn. Cadmium Bromide reacts with SULFIDES, and will form 0 - Reactivity POISONOUS GASES ARE PRODUCED IN FIRE, Acids in WATER. including Cadmium Oxide and Hydrogen Bromide. DOT#: UN 2570 Cadmium Bromide is not compatible with SULFURIC Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers ACID; ALKALI; AMMONIA; AMINES; AMIDES; ERG Guide #: 154 cool. EPICHLOROHYDRIN; ISOCYANATES; Hazard Class: 6.1 Cadmium Bromide may ignite combustibles NITROMETHANE; and VINYL ACETATE. (Poison) (wood, paper and oil).

SPILL/LEAKS PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Isolation Distance: Odor Threshold: Odorless Spills: 25 meters (75 yards) Flash Point: Nonflammable; dust may be explosive Fire: 800 meters (1/2 mile) Specific Gravity: 5.2 (water = 1) Moisten spilled material first or use a HEPA-filter Water Solubility: Soluble vacuum for clean-up. Boiling Point: 1,585oF (863oC) (decomposes) Collect powdered material in the most convenient o o Freezing Point: 1,053 F (567 C) and safe manner and deposit in sealed containers. DO NOT wash into sewer. Molecular Weight: 272.22 Toxic to aquatic organisms. Hazardous to the environment and persists in the environment.

EXPOSURE LIMITS PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT 3 OSHA: 0.005 mg/m , 8-hr TWA Gloves: Nitrile and Neoprene NIOSH: Lowest feasible concentration Coveralls: DuPont Tyvek® 3 ACGIH: 0.01 mg/m , 8-hr TWA (total particulate) Respirator: >0.005 mg/m3 - APR with High efficiency filters 3 0.002 mg/m , 8-hr TWA (respirable fraction) >0.05 mg/m3 - Supplied air IDLH: 9 mg/m3 (All of the above are for Cadmium)

HEALTH EFFECTS FIRST AID AND DECONTAMINATION Eyes: Irritation Remove the person from exposure. Skin: Irritation Flush eyes with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses if worn. Inhalation: Nose, throat and lung irritation with coughing and shortness of breath Remove contaminated clothing and wash contaminated skin with water. Nausea, vomiting, headache, fever and Begin artificial respiration if breathing has stopped and CPR if necessary. chills, aches, and chest tightness Transfer to a medical facility. Chronic: Cadmium and Cadmium compounds cause lung and prostate cancer in Medical observation is recommended as symptoms may be delayed. humans February 2008