Chemical Safety Data Sheet MSDS / SDS
Cadmium chloride
Revision Date:2026-03-21Revision Number:1
Product identifier
- Product name: Cadmium chloride
- CBnumber: CB9687792
- CAS: 10108-64-2
- EINECS Number: 233-296-7
- Synonyms: CdCl2;CADMIUM (II) CHLORIDE
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Relevant identified uses: For R&D use only. Not for medicinal, household or other use.
- Uses advised against: none
Company Identification
- Company: Chemicalbook
- Address: Building 1, Huihuang International, Shangdi 10th Street, Haidian District, Beijing
- Telephone: 010-86108875
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
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Symbol(GHS)
- Signal wordDanger
P201 Obtain special instructions before use.
P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264 Wash skin thouroughly after handling.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
Hazard statements
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child
H350 May cause cancer
H340 May cause genetic defects
H330 Fatal if inhaled
H301 Toxic if swalloed
Substance
- Product name: Cadmium chloride
- Synonyms: CdCl2;CADMIUM (II) CHLORIDE
- CAS: 10108-64-2
- EC number: 233-296-7
- MF: CdCl2
- MW: 183.32
General advice
First aiders need to protect themselves. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled
After inhalation: fresh air. Immediately call in physician. If breathing stops: immediately apply artificial respiration, if necessary also oxygen.
In case of skin contact
In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact
After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.
If swallowed
If swallowed: give water to drink (two glasses at most). Seek medical advice immediately. In exceptional cases only, if medical care is not available within one hour, induce vomiting (only in persons who are wide awake and fully conscious), administer activated charcoal (20 - 40 g in a 10% slurry) and consult a doctor as quickly as possible.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2) and/or in section 11
Protection of first-aiders
For personal protection see section 8.
Notes to physician
No data available
Suitable extinguishing media
Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.
Unsuitable extinguishing media
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
Specific hazards during fire fighting
Not combustible. Ambient fire may liberate hazardous vapours.
Hazardous combustion products
Hydrogen chloride gas Cadmium/cadmium oxides
Specific extinguishing methods
Suppress (knock down) gases/vapours/mists with a water spray jet. Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
Special protective equipment for fire-fighters
Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.
NFPA 704
4
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| HEALTH | 4 | Very short exposure could cause death or major residual injury (e.g. hydrogen cyanide, phosgene, methyl isocyanate, hydrofluoric acid) | |
| FIRE | 0 | Materials that will not burn under typical fire conditions, including intrinsically noncombustible materials such as concrete, stone, and sand. Materials that will not burn in air when exposed to a temperature of 820 °C (1,500 °F) for a period of 5 minutes.(e.g. Carbon tetrachloride) | |
| REACT | 1 | Normally stable, but can become unstable at elevated temperatures and pressures (e.g. propene) | |
| SPEC. HAZ. |
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Advice for non-emergency personnel: Avoid generation and inhalation of dusts in all circumstances. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert. Advice for emergency responders: For personal protection see section 8.
Environmental precau-
Do not let product enter drains. tions
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Observe possible material restrictions (see sections 7 and 10). Take up carefully. Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area. Avoid generation of dusts.
Handling
Advice on safe handlingWork under hood. Do not inhale substance/mixture.
Avoidance of contact
Oxidizing agents Bromine trifluoride
Storage
Further information on storage conditionsTightly closed. Dry. Keep in a well-ventilated place. Keep locked up or in an area accessible only to qualified or authorised persons.
Storage class
6.1B, Non-combustible, acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials
Recommended storage temperature
Recommended storage temperature see product label.
Further information on storage stability
hygroscopic Air sensitive. Store under inert gas.
Ingredients with workplace control parameters
TWA 0.01 mg/m3 ACGIH (cadmium)
Biological occupational exposure limits
Biological occupational exposure limits
Engineering measures
No data available
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protectionrequired when dusts are generated.
Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system.
Recommended Filter type
Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system.
Filter type P3
The entrepeneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.
Eye/face protection
The entrepeneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.
Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Safety glasses
Skin and body protection
Safety glasses
protective clothing
Hygiene measures
Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands and face after working with substance.
Information on basic physicochemical properties
- Particle characteristics Particle sizeNo data available
- Molecular weight183.32 g/mol
- Oxidizing propertiesNo data available
- Explosive propertiesNo data available
- Flow timeNo data available
- Viscosity, kinematicNo data available
- Viscosity, dynamicNo data available
- Decomposition temperatureNo data available
- Autoignition temperatureNo data available
- Partition coefficient: n-octanol/waterNo data available
- Water solubility457 g/l soluble (20 °C)
- Density4.050 g/cm3
- Relative density1.01 g/mL at 20 °C
- Relative vapor density6.3 (vs air)
- Vapor pressure13 hPa (656 °C)
- Lower explosion limit / Lower flammability limitNo data available
- Upper explosion limit / Upper flammability limitNo data available
- Burning rateNo data available
- Flammability (liquids)No data available
- Flammability (solid, gas)The product is not flammable.
- Evaporation rateNo data available
- Flash point960°C
- Boiling point/boiling range960 °C (1,013 hPa)
- Melting point/ range568 °C
Method: lit. - pH> 3.76 - < 3.8
Method: OECD Test Guideline 105 - pHNo data available
- Odor ThresholdNo data available
- Odorodourless
- Colorwhite
- Appearancesolid
- SolubilityH2O: soluble
- Physical statebeads
Reactivity
No data available
Chemical stability
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No data available
Conditions to avoid
Air Avoid moisture. no information available
Incompatible materials
Oxidizing agents Bromine trifluoride
Hazardous decomposition products
In the event of fire: see section 5
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicityLD50 Oral - Rat - male - 107 mg/kg
LC50 Inhalation - Rat - male - 2 h - > 4.5 mg/m3 - aerosol
Dermal: No data available
Skin corrosion/irritation
LC50 Inhalation - Rat - male - 2 h - > 4.5 mg/m3 - aerosol
Dermal: No data available
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Germ cell mutagenicity
May alter genetic material.
In vivo tests showed mutagenic effects
Test Type: in vitro assay
Test system: S. typhimurium
Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation
Result: negative
Carcinogenicity
In vivo tests showed mutagenic effects
Test Type: in vitro assay
Test system: S. typhimurium
Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation
Result: negative
This is or contains a component that has been reported to be carcinogenic based on its IARC, OSHA, ACGIH, NTP, or EPA classification. Chronic exposure to cadmi- um may cause lung and prostate cancer.
Possible human carcinogen
Reproductive toxicity
Possible human carcinogen
May cause congenital malformation in the fetus.
Presumed human reproductive toxicant
Overexposure may cause reproductive disorder(s) based on tests with laboratory animals.
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
Presumed human reproductive toxicant
Overexposure may cause reproductive disorder(s) based on tests with laboratory animals.
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Aspiration hazard
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
11.2 Additional Information
Repeated dose toxicity - Rat - male - Oral - No observed adverse effect level - 0.2 mg/kg - Lowest observed adverse effect level - 0.5 mg/kg
Acute inhalation exposure to cadmium fumes may cause "metal fume fever" with flu-like symptoms of weakness, fever, headache, chills, nausea, vomiting, dizzi- ness, sweating, muscular pain, cough and difficulty breathing. Acute pulmonary edema may develop within 24 hours and reaches a maximum by three days.The first chronic effect of exposure to cadmium is generally kidney damage, manifested by excretion of excessive protein in the urine, followed by anemia, teeth discolora- tion and loss of smell. Cadmium also is believed to cause pulmonary emphysema and bone disease.
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
Acute inhalation exposure to cadmium fumes may cause "metal fume fever" with flu-like symptoms of weakness, fever, headache, chills, nausea, vomiting, dizzi- ness, sweating, muscular pain, cough and difficulty breathing. Acute pulmonary edema may develop within 24 hours and reaches a maximum by three days.The first chronic effect of exposure to cadmium is generally kidney damage, manifested by excretion of excessive protein in the urine, followed by anemia, teeth discolora- tion and loss of smell. Cadmium also is believed to cause pulmonary emphysema and bone disease.
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
Ecotoxicity
Components:
Cadmium chloride:
Toxicity to fishLC50 (Carassius auratus (goldfish)): 0.748 mg/l End point: mortality Exposure time: 96 h Test Type: flow-through test Analytical monitoring: yes Remarks: (ECHA)
Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates
EC50 (Daphnia magna (Water flea)): 0.036 mg/l End point: mortality Exposure time: 48 h Test Type: static test Analytical monitoring: yes
Toxicity to algae/aquatic plants
ErC50 (Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (algae)): 0.070 mg/l Exposure time: 72 h Test Type: static test Analytical monitoring: yes Method: OECD Test Guideline 201 GLP: yes Remarks: (referred to the cation)
M-Factor (Acute aquatic toxicity)
10
Toxicity to fish (Chronic toxicity)
NOEC (Jordanella floridae): 0.0081 mg/l Exposure time: 100 d Test Type: Growth inhibition
Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates (Chronic toxicity)
LOEC (Daphnia magna (Water flea)): 0.002 mg/l Exposure time: 21 d Test Type: mortality
M-Factor (Chronic aquatic toxicity)
10
Toxicity to microorgan- isms
NOEC (Sludge Treatment): 0.2 mg/l Test Type: Respiration inhibition Method: OECD Test Guideline 209
Persistence and degradability
Components:
Cadmium chloride:
BiodegradabilityRemarks: No data available
Bioaccumulative potential
Components:
Cadmium chloride:
BioaccumulationSpecies: Salvelinus fontinalis Bioconcentration factor (BCF): 882 Exposure time: 266 d Concentration: 3.4 µg/l
Mobility in soil
No data available
Other adverse effects
No data available
Disposal methods
Waste from residuesOffer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company.
International Regulations
IATA-DGR
UN/ID No. : UN 2570
Proper shipping name : Cadmium compound (Cadmium chloride)
Class : 6.1
Packing group : II
Labels : Division 6.1 - Toxic substances
Packing instruction (cargo aircraft) : 676
Packing instruction (passenger aircraft) : 669
Proper shipping name : Cadmium compound (Cadmium chloride)
Class : 6.1
Packing group : II
Labels : Division 6.1 - Toxic substances
Packing instruction (cargo aircraft) : 676
Packing instruction (passenger aircraft) : 669
IMDG-Code
UN number : UN 2570
Proper shipping name : CADMIUM COMPOUND (Cadmium chloride)
Class : 6.1
Packing group : II
Labels : 6.1
EmS Code : F-A, S-A
Marine pollutant : yes
Proper shipping name : CADMIUM COMPOUND (Cadmium chloride)
Class : 6.1
Packing group : II
Labels : 6.1
EmS Code : F-A, S-A
Marine pollutant : yes
Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Not applicable for product as supplied.
National Regulations
JT/T 617
UN number : UN 2570
Proper shipping name : CADMIUM COMPOUND (Cadmium chloride)
Class : 6.1
Packing group : II
Labels : 6.1
Environmentally hazardous : no
Proper shipping name : CADMIUM COMPOUND (Cadmium chloride)
Class : 6.1
Packing group : II
Labels : 6.1
Environmentally hazardous : no
Special precautions for user
The transport classification(s) provided herein are for informational purposes only, and solely based upon the properties of the unpackaged material as it is described within this Safety Data Sheet. Transportation classifications may vary by mode of transportation, package sizes, and variations in regional or country regulations.
National regulatory information
Law on the Prevention and Control of Occupational Diseases
Regulations on Safety Management of Hazardous Chemicals
Catalogue of Hazardous Chemicals
Listed
Identification of Major Hazard Installations for Hazardous Chemicals (GB 18218)
No. / Code Chemical name / Category Threshold quantity
J5 Acute toxic 500 t
Hazardous Chemicals for Priority Management
Not listed under SAWS
Catalogue of Specially Controlled Hazardous
Not listed Chemicals
List of Explosive Precursors
Not listed
Regulations on Labour Protection in Workplaces where Toxic Substances are Used
Catalogue of Highly Toxic Chemicals
Listed
Regulation of Environmental Management on the First Import of Chemicals and the Import and Export of Toxic Chemicals
China Severely Restricted Toxic Chemicals for Import and Export
Not listed
Regulation on the Administration of Precursor Chemicals
Catalogue and Classification of Precursor Chemicals
Not listed
Regulations on the Administration of Controlled Chemicals
List of Controlled Chemicals
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Regulations of Ozone Depleting Substances Management
List of Controlled Ozone Depleting Substances
Not listed
List of Controlled Ozone Depleting Substances Import and Export
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Environmental Protection Law
List of Priority Controlled Chemicals
Listed
List of Key Controlled New Pollutants
Not listed
Full text of other abbreviations
ACGIHUSA. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values (TLV)
ACGIH BEI
ACGIH - Biological Exposure Indices (BEI)
CN BEI
China. Biological Occupational Exposure Indices
GBZ 2.1-2007
Occupational exposure limits for hazardous agents in the workplace - Chemical hazardous agents.
ACGIH / TWA
8-hour, time-weighted average
GBZ 2.1-2007 / PC-TWA
Permissible concentration - time weighted average
GBZ 2.1-2007 / PC-STEL AIIC - Australian Invent Transport by Land of Bra bw - Body weight; CMR Standard of the German List (Canada); ECx - Conc associated with x% respo Chemical Substances (Jap response; ERG - Emerge GLP - Good Laboratory P cer; IATA - International Construction and Equipm Half maximal inhibitory c tion; IECSC - Inventory o tional Maritime Dangerou Industrial Safety and H Standardisation; KECI - K tration to 50 % of a test (Median Lethal Dose); MA lution from Ships; MERC of Dangerous Goods; n.o. - No Observed (Adverse) fect Level; NOELR - No Norm; NTP - National Toxi icals; OECD - Organisatio fice of Chemical Safety a and Toxic substance; PIC stances; (Q)SAR - (Quant (EC) No 1907/2006 of th Registration, Evaluation, Accelerating Decompositi Chemical Substance Inve Thailand Existing Chemica States); UN - United Nat Transport of Dangerous WHMIS - Workplace Hazar
Permissible concentration - short term exposure limit ry of Industrial Chemicals
ANTT - National Agency for il
ASTM - American Society for the Testing of Materials
- Carcinogen, Mutagen or Reproductive Toxicant
DIN nstitute for Standardisation
DSL - Domestic Substances ntration associated with x% response
ELx - Loading rate se
EmS - Emergency Schedule
ENCS - Existing and New n)
ErCx - Concentration associated with x% growth rate cy Response Guide
GHS - Globally Harmonised System
actice
IARC - International Agency for Research on Canir Transport Association
IBC - International Code for the nt of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk
IC50 ncentration
ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organiza- Existing Chemical Substances in China
IMDG - Interna- Goods
IMO - International Maritime Organisation
ISHL alth Law (Japan)
ISO - International Organisation for rea Existing Chemicals Inventory
LC50 - Lethal Concenopulation
LD50 - Lethal Dose to 50% of a test population POL - International Convention for the Prevention of Pol- SUR - The Agreement for the Facilitation of the Transport . - Not Otherwise Specified
Nch - Chilean Norm
NO(A)EC ffect Concentration
NO(A)EL - No Observed (Adverse) Efbservable Effect Loading Rate
NOM - Official Mexican ology Program
NZIoC - New Zealand Inventory of Chemfor Economic Co-operation and Development
OPPTS - Ofd Pollution Prevention
PBT - Persistent, Bioaccumulative S - Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Subtative) Structure Activity Relationship
REACH - Regulation European Parliament and of the Council concerning the uthorisation and Restriction of Chemicals
SADT - Selfn Temperature
SDS - Safety Data Sheet
TCSI - Taiwan tory
TDG - Transportation of Dangerous Goods
TECI s Inventory
TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act (United ons
UNRTDG - United Nations Recommendations on the oods
vPvB - Very Persistent and Very Bioaccumulative
ous Materials Information System
ANTT - National Agency for il
ASTM - American Society for the Testing of Materials
- Carcinogen, Mutagen or Reproductive Toxicant
DIN nstitute for Standardisation
DSL - Domestic Substances ntration associated with x% response
ELx - Loading rate se
EmS - Emergency Schedule
ENCS - Existing and New n)
ErCx - Concentration associated with x% growth rate cy Response Guide
GHS - Globally Harmonised System
actice
IARC - International Agency for Research on Canir Transport Association
IBC - International Code for the nt of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk
IC50 ncentration
ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organiza- Existing Chemical Substances in China
IMDG - Interna- Goods
IMO - International Maritime Organisation
ISHL alth Law (Japan)
ISO - International Organisation for rea Existing Chemicals Inventory
LC50 - Lethal Concenopulation
LD50 - Lethal Dose to 50% of a test population POL - International Convention for the Prevention of Pol- SUR - The Agreement for the Facilitation of the Transport . - Not Otherwise Specified
Nch - Chilean Norm
NO(A)EC ffect Concentration
NO(A)EL - No Observed (Adverse) Efbservable Effect Loading Rate
NOM - Official Mexican ology Program
NZIoC - New Zealand Inventory of Chemfor Economic Co-operation and Development
OPPTS - Ofd Pollution Prevention
PBT - Persistent, Bioaccumulative S - Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Subtative) Structure Activity Relationship
REACH - Regulation European Parliament and of the Council concerning the uthorisation and Restriction of Chemicals
SADT - Selfn Temperature
SDS - Safety Data Sheet
TCSI - Taiwan tory
TDG - Transportation of Dangerous Goods
TECI s Inventory
TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act (United ons
UNRTDG - United Nations Recommendations on the oods
vPvB - Very Persistent and Very Bioaccumulative
ous Materials Information System
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