Cadmium chloride hemipentahydrate, ACS reagent, 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: Crystals and/or Chunks
• Quantity: 500 g
• 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: 79.5 to 81.0% (CdCl2)
• Grade: ACS Reagent
• Packaging: Glass bottle
• Chemical Name or Material: Cadmium chloride hemipentahydrate

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Cadmium chloride hemipentahydrate

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

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

Hazard Statement

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

Precautionary Statement

• P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
• 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.
• P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P273-Avoid release to the environment.

RUO – Research Use Only