Dimethylcadmium

Synonyms

Cadmium, dimethyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN3203

Category

Metals, Organic Compounds

Description

Liquid with a disagreeable odor; [Merck Index] Colorless liquid with a metallic odor; [MSDSonline]

Sources/Uses

Used in organic synthesis and as a polymerization catalyst; [Merck Index]

Comments

Pyrophoric; [Hawley] Reacts violently with water; Pyrophoric; An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "Cadmium" and the linked occupational 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]

Yes

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

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 "Pyrophoric organometallic compound, n.o.s."

Yes

Yes

Established

Human carcinogen

Suspected Human

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Cadmium, chronic toxic effect
• Osteomalacia