Cadmium acetate

Synonyms

Acetic acid, cadmium salt; Bis(acetoxy)cadmium; C.I. 77185; CI 77185; Cadmium diacetate; Cadmium ethanoate; Cadmium(II) acetate; [ChemIDplus] UN2570

Category

Cadmium Compounds, Inorganic

Description

Colorless solid; [HSDB] White powder; [MSDSonline]

Sources/Uses

Used in iridescent glazes (porcelains and pottery), electroplating, colorants for glass and textiles, and as a reagent for chemical analysis; [HSDB] Used to produce acetates; [Hawley]

Comments

An eye and respiratory tract irritant; May cause damage to lungs, liver, and kidneys; [HSDB] Cadmium compounds are potential carcinogens that are toxic to the kidneys, bone, and respiratory tract. [ICSC] An irritant; May be absorbed through skin; [MSDSonline] See "Cadmium" and the linked diseases.

Biomedical References

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]

Insufficient data

Yes

0.01 mg/m3, as Cd ( 0.002 mg/m3, as Cd, respirable fraction )

0.005 mg/m3, as Cd, see 29 CFR 1910.1027

9 mg/m3, as Cd

Explanatory Notes

The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Cadmium compound."

Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Yes

Yes

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Cadmium, chronic toxic effect
• Osteomalacia

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Electroplating
• Glass Manufacturing
• Textiles (Printing, Dyeing, or Finishing)

Activities

Activities with risk of exposure:

• Ceramics making