Chemical Name:Cadmium hydroxide
CAS:21041-95-2
ID: | 257 |
Classifier: | Inter-ministerial Committee on GHS |
Year Classified: | FY2006 |
Reference Manual: | GHS Classification Manual (10 Feb, 2006) |
Hazard class | Classification | Symbol | Signal word | Hazard statement | Precautionary statement | Rationale for the classification | |
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1 | Explosives | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Containing no chemical groups with explosive properties |
2 | Flammable gases (including chemically unstable gases) | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Classified as "solid" according to GHS definition |
3 | Aerosols | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Not aerosol products |
4 | Oxidizing gases | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Classified as "solid" according to GHS definition |
5 | Gases under pressure | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Classified as "solid" according to GHS definition |
6 | Flammable liquids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Classified as "solid" according to GHS definition |
7 | Flammable solids | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
8 | Self-reactive substances and mixtures | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Containing no chemical groups with explosive or self-reactive properties |
9 | Pyrophoric liquids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Classified as "solid" according to GHS definition |
10 | Pyrophoric solids | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
11 | Self-heating substances and mixtures | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
12 | Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases | Not classified | - | - | - | - | Stable to water (water solubility: 0.15mg/100g (20degC), Lide (84th,2003)) |
13 | Oxidizing liquids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Classified as "solid" according to GHS definition |
14 | Oxidizing solids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Cannot be classified due to the absence of data, though being inorganic compounds containing oxygen |
15 | Organic peroxides | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Not organic compounds |
16 | Corrosive to metals | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | Test methods applicable to solid substances are not available |
Hazard class | Classification | Symbol | Signal word | Hazard statement | Precautionary statement | Rationale for the classification | |
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1 | Acute toxicity (Oral) | Category 3 | Danger | H301: Toxic if swallowed |
P301+P310: IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P264: Wash ... thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P321: Specific treatment (see ... on this label). P330: Rinse mouth. P405: Store locked up. P501: Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Based on the rat LD50 (oral route) of 300mg/kg (HSDB (1999)). | |
1 | Acute toxicity (Dermal) | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
1 | Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Gases) | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Due to the fact that the substance is "solid" according to the GHS definition and inhalation of its gas is not expected. |
1 | Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Vapours) | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
1 | Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Dusts and mists) | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
2 | Skin corrosion/irritation | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | Insufficient data available |
3 | Serious eye damage/eye irritation | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | Insufficient data available |
4 | Respiratory sensitization | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
4 | Skin sensitization | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
5 | Germ cell mutagenicity | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available As for the germ cell mutagenicity of cadmium, refer to "ID254, Cadmium Chloride, CAS: 10108-64-2." |
6 | Carcinogenicity | Category 1A | Danger | H350: May cause cancer |
P308+P313: IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P281: Use personal protective equipment as required. P405: Store locked up. P501: Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Due to the fact that the substance is classified as Category K (as Cadmium and Cadmium Compounds) by NTP (2005), Group 1 (as Cadmium and Cadmium Compounds) by IARC (1993) and Category 1 (as Cadmium and Cadmium Compounds) by the Japan Society for Occupational Health. | |
7 | Reproductive toxicity | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available As for the reproductive toxicity of cadmium, refer to "ID254, Cadmium Chloride, CAS: 10108-64-2." |
8 | Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available The acute toxicity of cadmium compounds manifests in humans as "chemical pneumonia and pulmonary edema following inhalation exposure, and acute/severe nausea, vomiting and gastralgia after oral exposure" (EHC 134 (1992)). |
9 | Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available The chronic toxicity of cadmium compounds manifests as "renal failure, pulmonary emphysema" (EHC 134 (1992)), "hypercalcinuria, a decrease in blood phosphate levels, nephrolithiasis, osteoporosis and osteomalacia" (CaPSAR (1994)). |
10 | Aspiration hazard | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
Hazard class | Classification | Symbol | Signal word | Hazard statement | Precautionary statement | Rationale for the classification | |
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11 | Hazardous to the aquatic environment (Acute) | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
11 | Hazardous to the aquatic environment (Long-term) | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
* Classification was conducted by relevant Japanese Ministries in accordance with GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government, and is intended to provide a reference for preparing GHS labelling and SDS for users. * This is a provisional English translation of classification results and is subject to revision without notice. * The responsibility for any resulting GHS labelling and SDS referenced from this site is with users. |
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