Cadmium propionate

Agent Name
Cadmium propionate
CAS Number
16986-83-7
Formula
C6-H12-O4.Cd
Major Category
Metals
Cadmium propionate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Cadmium dipropionate; Propanoic acid, cadmium salt; Propionic acid, cadmium salt (8CI); [ChemIDplus]
Category
Organic Acids, Metal Salts
Comments
See "Cadmium" and the linked diseases.
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

BEI
Cd in urine = 5 ug/g creatinine; Cd in blood = 5 ug/L; sampling time not critical; "Monitoring in blood should be preferred during the initial year of exposure and whenever changes in the degree of exposure are suspected." [ACGIH]
Skin Designation (ACGIH)
Insufficient data
TLV (ACGIH)
0.01 mg/m3, as Cd ( 0.002 mg/m3, as Cd, respirable fraction)
PEL (OSHA)
0.005 mg/m3, as Cd, see 29 CFR 1910.1027
IDLH (NIOSH)
9 mg/m3, as Cd

Adverse Effects

Nephrotoxin
Yes
Reproductive Toxin
Yes

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: