Hazard classDanger — Flammable, Health hazard, Toxic, Environmental hazard
PictogramsFlammableHealth hazardToxicEnvironmental hazard
H-statements- H250 Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air
- H350 May cause cancer
- H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects
- H361fd Suspected of damaging fertility. Suspected of damaging the unborn child
- H330 Fatal if inhaled
- 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
Common uses (US EPA CDR)AlloysSemiconductor and photovoltaic agentIntermediatePlating agent
Workplace exposure limitsNIOSH REL *: Ca
OSHA PEL *: TWA 0.005 mg/m3 , ID125G [*Note: The REL and PEL apply to all Cadmium compounds (as Cd).]
IDLH (metal) EU9800000 (metal) Ca [9 mg/m3 (as Cd)]Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.
SynonymsCADMIUM · Cadmium, elemental · Colloidal cadmium · Kadmium · Cadmium metal · Elemental cadmium · Cadmium metallicum · C.I. 77180
Molecular weight112.41 g/mol
Data sourceHarmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VILegally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.