Chemical Datasheet

CADMIUM ACETATE

Chemical Identifiers

CAS Number	UN/NA Number	DOT Hazard Label	USCG CHRIS Code
543-90-8	2570	Poison	CAT
NIOSH Pocket Guide		International Chem Safety Card
none		CADMIUM ACETATE

NFPA 704

data unavailable

General Description

Odorless colorless solid. Sinks and mixes with water. (USCG, 1999)

Hazards

Reactivity Alerts

none

Air & Water Reactions

Slowly oxidized by moist air to form cadmium oxide [Merck 11th ed. 1989]. Water soluble.

Fire Hazard

Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Toxic cadmium oxide fumes may form in fires. (USCG, 1999)

Health Hazard

Inhalation causes coughing, sneezing, symptoms of lung damage. Ingestion produces severe toxic symptoms; both kidney and liver injuries may occur. Contact with dust causes eye irritation. (USCG, 1999)

Reactivity Profile

Salts, basic, such as CADMIUM ACETATE, are generally soluble in water. The resulting solutions contain moderate concentrations of hydroxide ions and have pH's greater than 7.0. They react as bases to neutralize acids. These neutralizations generate heat, but less or far less than is generated by neutralization of the bases in reactivity group 10 (Bases) and the neutralization of amines. They usually do not react as either oxidizing agents or reducing agents but such behavior is not impossible. Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Toxic cadmium oxide fumes may form in fires (USCG, 1999).

Belongs to the Following Reactive Group(s)

Salts, Basic

Potentially Incompatible Absorbents

No information available.

Response Recommendations

Isolation and Evacuation

Excerpt from 154

[Substances - Toxic and/or Corrosive (Non-Combustible)]:

IMMEDIATE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE: Isolate spill or leak area in all directions for at least 50 meters (150 feet) for liquids and at least 25 meters (75 feet) for solids.

SPILL: Increase the immediate precautionary measure distance, in the downwind direction, as necessary.

FIRE: If tank, rail car or tank truck is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions. (ERG, 2020)

Firefighting

Excerpt from 154

[Substances - Toxic and/or Corrosive (Non-Combustible)]:

SMALL FIRE: Dry chemical, CO2 or water spray.

LARGE FIRE: Dry chemical, CO2, alcohol-resistant foam or water spray. If it can be done safely, move undamaged containers away from the area around the fire. Dike runoff from fire control for later disposal.

FIRE INVOLVING TANKS OR CAR/TRAILER LOADS: Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned master stream devices or monitor nozzles. Do not get water inside containers. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or discoloration of tank. ALWAYS stay away from tanks engulfed in fire. (ERG, 2020)

Non-Fire Response

Excerpt from 154

[Substances - Toxic and/or Corrosive (Non-Combustible)]:

ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames) from immediate area. Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to containers. DO NOT GET WATER INSIDE CONTAINERS. (ERG, 2020)

Protective Clothing

Dust mask; goggles or face shield; rubber gloves (USCG, 1999)

DuPont Tychem® Suit Fabrics

No information available.

First Aid

INHALATION: remove victim to fresh air; seek medical attention.

INGESTION: induce vomiting; allay gastrointestinal irritation by swallowing milk or egg whites at frequent intervals; perform gastric lavage; seek medical attention.

EYES: flush with water for at least 15 min. (USCG, 1999)

Physical Properties

Chemical Formula:

Cd(C2H3O2)2

Flash Point: data unavailable

Lower Explosive Limit (LEL): data unavailable

Upper Explosive Limit (UEL): data unavailable

Autoignition Temperature: data unavailable

Melting Point: data unavailable

Vapor Pressure: data unavailable

Vapor Density (Relative to Air): data unavailable

Specific Gravity: 2.34 at 68°F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink

Boiling Point: data unavailable

Molecular Weight: 266.52 (USCG, 1999)

Water Solubility: data unavailable

Ionization Energy/Potential: data unavailable

IDLH: data unavailable

AEGLs (Acute Exposure Guideline Levels)

No AEGL information available.

ERPGs (Emergency Response Planning Guidelines)

No ERPG information available.

PACs (Protective Action Criteria)

Chemical	PAC-1	PAC-2	PAC-3
Cadmium(II) acetate (543-90-8)	0.21 mg/m3	1.6 mg/m3	9.6 mg/m3

(DOE, 2018)

Regulatory Information

EPA Consolidated List of Lists

Regulatory Name	CAS Number/ 313 Category Code	EPCRA 302 EHS TPQ	EPCRA 304 EHS RQ	CERCLA RQ	EPCRA 313 TRI	RCRA Code	CAA 112(r) RMP TQ
Cadmium Compounds	N078			&	313
Cadmium acetate	543-90-8			10 pounds	313c

313c indicates that although not listed by name and CAS number, this chemical is reportable under one or more of the EPCRA section 313 chemical categories.
& indicates that no RQ is assigned to this generic or broad class, although the class is a CERCLA hazardous substance. See 50 Federal Register 13456 (April 4, 1985).

(EPA List of Lists, 2022)

CISA Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS)

No regulatory information available.

OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard List

No regulatory information available.

Alternate Chemical Names

CADMIUM ACETATE
CADMIUM ACETATE DIHYDRATE