Cadmium sulfate hydrate

Synonyms

Cadmium sulfate hydrate (3:8); Cadmium sulfate octahydrate; Cadmium sulphate octahydrate; Sulfuric acid, cadmium salt, hydrate; Cadmium sulfate (1:1) hydrate (3:8); [ChemIDplus] UN2570

Category

Cadmium Compounds, Inorganic

Description

Colorless odorless solid; [Hawley] Fine white crystals; [MSDSonline] Loses water when heated to >40 deg C and forms monohydrate when heated to >80 deg C; [Merck Index]

Sources/Uses

Used in electrodeposition (cadmium, copper, and nickel), phosphors, catalysts, nematocides, fungicides, bactericides, lubricants, and Weston cell electrolytes; [Merck Index] Used in pigments and electroplating; [Hawley]

Comments

May cause irritation; Cadmium compounds are carcinogenic and may cause damage to kidneys and lungs; [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."

Yes

Yes

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Cadmium, chronic toxic effect
• Osteomalacia

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Electroplating
• Farming (Pesticides)
• Painting (Pigments, Binders, and Biocides)
• Using Disinfectants or Biocides