Cadmium
- CAS Number
- 7440-43-9
- HSN Code
- 81126900
- Molecular Formula
- Cd
- Catalogue Number
- AL1017
- Purity
- ≥ 99.5%
- Molecular Weight
- 112.41 g/mol
Complies with : IP | BP | USP | EP | ACS
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
Key Properties
Cadmium is a silver-white blue tinged lustrous metallic solid.
Also known as Cadmium powder.
- Catalogue No.
- AL1017
- CAS Number
- 7440-43-9
- Molecular Formula
- Cd
- Molecular Weight
- 112.41 g/mol
- HSN Code
- 81126900
- Grade
- 99.5% AR
- Product Form
- Substance
Melting point: 32.0691 °C; Boiling point: 767 °C; Density: 8.69 g/cu cm at 25 °C; Solubility: Insoluble in water.
- Appearance
- Silvery-white metal
- Shelf Life
- -
- Packaging
- Available in: 100 gm plastic bottle, 500 gm plastic bottle
- Storage
- Fireproof. Dry. Keep under inert gas. Separated from ignition sources, oxidants, acids and food and feedstuffs.
1.1 — Product identifier
- Chemical Name
- Cadmium
- Catalogue No.
- AL1017
- Product form
- Substance
- CAS Number
- 7440-43-9
- EC Number
- 231-152-8
- Grade
- 99.5% AR
- EC Index Number
- Not specified
- Chemical Formula
- Cd
- HSN Code
- 81126900
- Synonyms
- Cadmium powder
1.2 — Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Use of the substance/mixture
- Used in specialized reduction chemistry applications.
- Uses advised against
- Not specified
1.3 — Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
- Company identification
- Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane,Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053Maharashtra, India.
1.4 — Emergency Contact Details
- Phone / e-Mail
- Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in
2.1 — Classification of the substance or mixture
- Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
- Acute Tox. 2; Muta. 2; Carc. 1B; Repr. 2; STOT RE 1; Aquatic Acute 1; Aquatic Chronic 1
- Classification source
- ECHA C&L Inventory via PubChem CID 23973 - hazard classes notified by at least 50% of companies; pictograms and signal word derived from those statements
2.2 — Label elements
- Hazard pictograms
- Acute Toxic, Health Hazard, Environmental Hazard
- Signal word
- Danger
- Hazard statements
- H330: Fatal if inhaled; H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects; H350: May cause cancer; H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child; H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure; H400: Very toxic to aquatic life; H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
2.3 — Other hazards
- Other hazards
- Known human carcinogen; highly toxic.
3.1 — Substance
- Name
- Cadmium
- CAS No.
- 7440-43-9
4.1 — Description of first aid measures
- First-aid measures after inhalation
- If this chemical has been inhaled, remove the exposed person to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped, perform artificial respiration. Keep the person warm and at rest.
- First-aid measures after skin contact
- If this chemical contacts the skin, wash the contaminated skin with soap and water.
- First-aid measures after eye contact
- If this chemical contacts the eyes, immediately wash (irrigate) the eyes with large amounts of water, occasionally lifting the lower and upper lids. Get medical attention immediately.
- First-aid measures after ingestion
- If this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention immediately.
4.2 — Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
- Symptoms relating to use
- Symptoms of exposure may include respiratory distress, skin irritation, and gastrointestinal distress.
4.3 — Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
- General information
- Treat symptomatically. Show this safety data sheet to the treating physician.
5.1 — Extinguishing media
- Suitable extinguishing media
- Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, foam.
- Unsuitable extinguishing media
- Not specified
5.2 — Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
- Special procedures
- Reacts readily with dilute nitric acid; reacts slowly with hot hydrochloric acid; does not react with alkalies.
5.3 — Advice for firefighters
- Protection during firefighting
- Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
6.1.1 — For non-emergency personnel
- Emergency procedures
- Evacuate area and ventilate. Wear appropriate protective equipment. Contain and collect spillage.
6.3 — Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
- Methods for cleaning up
- Evacuate danger area! Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Remove all ignition sources. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. Carefully collect remainder.
6.4 — Reference to other sections
- Reference
- Not specified
7.1 — Precautions for safe handling
- Precautions for safe handling
- Handle with care. Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Avoid dust formation and inhalation.
- Hygiene measures
- Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work.
7.2 — Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
- Storage conditions
- Fireproof. Dry. Keep under inert gas. Separated from ignition sources, oxidants, acids and food and feedstuffs.
8.2 — Exposure controls
- Hand protection
- Protective gloves (e.g. nitrile rubber)
- Eye protection
- Chemical safety goggles or safety glasses
- Skin and body protection
- Wear suitable protective clothing
- Respiratory protection
- Use a NIOSH-approved respirator if dust is generated.
9.1 — Information on basic physical and chemical properties
- Physical state
- Solid
- Colour
- Gray
- Odour
- Odorless
- Odour threshold
- Not applicable
- pH value
- Not applicable
- Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1)
- Not applicable
- Melting point
- 32.0691 °C
- Freezing point
- Not applicable
- Boiling point
- 767 °C
- Flash point
- Not applicable
- Auto-ignition temperature
- 250 °C, (482 F) layer
- Decomposition temperature
- Not applicable
- Flammability (solid, gas)
- Not flammable under normal conditions.
- Vapour pressure
- Not applicable
- Relative vapour density at 20°C
- Not applicable
- Density
- 8.69 g/cu cm at 25 °C
- Solubility
- Insoluble in water
- Log Pow
- Not applicable
- Viscosity, kinematic
- Not applicable
- Viscosity, dynamic
- Not applicable
- Explosive properties
- Not explosive
- Oxidising properties
- Not oxidizing
- Explosive limits
- Not applicable
10.1 — Reactivity
- Reactivity
- Stable under normal conditions. Reacts with acids to produce hydrogen gas.
10.2 — Chemical stability
- Chemical stability
- Slowly oxidized by moist air to form cadmium oxide.
10.3 — Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Reacts with acids. This produces flammable/explosive gas (hydrogen). The dust reacts with oxidants, hydrogen azide, zinc, selenium and tellurium.
10.4 — Conditions to avoid
- Conditions to avoid
- Avoid contact with incompatible materials and excessive heat.
10.5 — Incompatible materials
- Incompatible materials
- Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids.
10.6 — Hazardous decomposition products
- Hazardous decomposition products
- Not specified
11.1 — Information on toxicological effects
- Acute toxicity
- LD50 Rat oral 225 mg/kg; LD50 Mouse oral 890 mg/kg; LC50 Rat inhalation 25 mgcu m30 minutes
- Skin corrosion/irritation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Serious eye damage/irritation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Respiratory or skin sensitisation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Germ cell mutagenicity
- H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects
- Carcinogenicity
- H350: May cause cancer
- Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure)
- H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
12.1 — Toxicity
- Toxicity information
- Not specified
12.2 — Persistence - degradability
- Persistence - degradability
- Not specified
12.3 — Bioaccumulative potential
- Bioaccumulative potential
- Not specified
12.4 — Mobility in soil
- Mobility in soil
- Not specified
12.6 — Other adverse effects
- Environmental precautions
- Not specified
13.1 — Waste treatment methods
- Additional Info
- Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.
14.1 — UN number
- UN-No. (ADR)
- UN 3288
- UN-No. (IMDG)
- UN 3288
- UN-No. (IATA)
- UN 3288
- UN-No. (ADN)
- UN 3288
- UN-No. (RID)
- UN 3288
14.2 — UN proper shipping name
- Proper Shipping Name (ADR)
- Cadmium, powder
- Proper Shipping Name (IMDG)
- Cadmium, powder
- Proper Shipping Name (IATA)
- Cadmium, powder
- Proper Shipping Name (ADN)
- Cadmium, powder
- Proper Shipping Name (RID)
- Cadmium, powder
14.3 — Transport hazard class(es)
- Transport hazard class(es)
- 6.1
14.4 — Packing group
- Packing group (ADR)
- II
- Packing group (IMDG)
- II
- Packing group (IATA)
- II
- Packing group (ADN)
- II
- Packing group (RID)
- II
14.5 — Environmental hazards
- Dangerous for the environment
- Not specified
- Marine pollutant
- Not specified
- Other information
- No supplementary information available
15.1 — Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
- 15.1.1 EU-Regulations
- Not specified
Used as a reducing agent in analytical chemistry, notably for nitrate reduction in nitrogen analysis methods.
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
- Batch Number
- AL-2026-AL0348A
- Manufacturing Date
- September-2026
- Expiry Date
- September-2031
- Molecular Weight
- 112.41 g/mol
| Test | Standard | Observed |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Silver gray granules | Silver gray granules |
| Assay | (Min) 99.90% | 99.98% |
| Aluminium (Al) | <0.001% | <0.001% |
| Copper (Cu) | <0.0002% | 0.0001% |
| Iron (Fe) | <0.0005% | 0.0004% |
| Lead (Pb) | <0.003% | <0.003% |
| Zinc (Zn) | <0.001% | <0.001% |
The above product complies with AR grade
Technical Data Sheet
| Grade | Assay/Purity | Melting/Boiling Point | Moisture/LOD | Residue on Ignition | Related Substances | Solubility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99.5% AR | ≥ 99.5% | m.p. 32.0691 °C; b.p. 767 °C | ≤ 0.5% | ≤ 0.1% | None detected | Insoluble in water |
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