Cadmium chloride hemipentahydrate, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7790-78-5
• Molecular Formula: ₂·5 H₂O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 228.34
• MDL Number: MFCD00799071

• Melting Point: 34.0°C
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Crystalline Powder, Crystals and/or Chunks
• Quantity: 25 g
• Assay Percent Range: 79.5 to 81% (CdCl2) (Complexometry)
• Linear Formula: CdCl₂·5/₂H₂O
• Merck Index: 15, 1622
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: 1680g/L (20°C). Other solubilities: soluble in acetone, slightly soluble in ethanol and methanol
• Formula Weight: 228.34
• Percent Purity: ≥99%
• Packaging: Glass bottle
• Chemical Name or Material: Cadmium chloride hemipentahydrate, p.a.

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Cadmium chloride hemipentahydrate

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 2
• Acute toxicity Category 3
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
• ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
• Carcinogenicity Category 1B
• Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H301-Toxic if swallowed.
• H330-Fatal if inhaled.
• H340-May cause genetic defects.
• H350-May cause cancer.
• H360FD-May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child.
• H372-Causes damage to organs.
• H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
• H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
• P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P273-Avoid release to the environment.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Cadmium chloride hemipentahydrate

RUO – Research Use Only