General Description
Solid. Used as a lubricant and stabilizer for polyvinyl chloride.
Reactivity Profile
CADMIUM STEARATE has weak oxidizing or reducing powers. Redox reactions can however still occur. The majority of compounds in this class are slightly soluble or insoluble in water. If soluble in water, then the solutions are usually neither strongly acidic nor strongly basic. These compounds are not water-reactive.
Health Hazard
Similar to cadmium; acute toxicity most notably occurs secondary to cadmium ingestion or inhalation of cadmium fumes. Poisoning from inhalation is relatively rare but dangerous, having a mortality rate of about 15 percent. Toxic inhaled concentrations in humans have been reported at 147 mg/m3/35 minutes and at 1800 mg/m3/2 years.
Potential Exposure
Used as a lubricant and stabilizer in
polyvinyl chloride plastics
Fire Hazard
CADMIUM STEARATE emits acrid smoke when heated to decomposition.
First aid
Move victim to fresh air. Call 911 or emergency
medical service. Give artificial respiration if victim is not
breathing. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim
ingested or inhaled the substance; give artificial respiration
with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve
or other proper respiratory medical device. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult. Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. In case of contact with substance,
immediately flush skin or eyes with running water for at
least 20 minutes. For minor skin contact, avoid spreading
material on unaffected skin. Keep victim warm and quiet.
Effects of exposure (inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact) to
substance may be delayed. Ensure that medical personnel
are aware of the material(s) involved and take precautions to
protect themselves. Medical observation is recommended for
24 to 48 hours after breathing overexposure, as pulmonary
edema may be delayed. As first aid for pulmonary edema, a
doctor or authorized paramedic may consider administering
a drug or other inhalation therapy.
Shipping
UN2570 Cadmium compounds, Hazard Class:
6.1; Labels: 6.1-Poisonous materials, Technical Name
Required.
Incompatibilities
Cadmium stearate has weak oxidizing or
reducing powers. Redox reactions can however still occur
Description
admium stearate is a crystalline solid.Molecular weight=698.5. Hazard Identification (based on512 Cadmium stearateNFPA-704 M Rating System): Health 3, Flammability 1,Reactivity 0.
Chemical Properties
Cadmium stearate is a crystalline solid.
storage
Color Code—Blue: Health Hazard: Store in asecure poison location. Prior to working with Cadmiumstearate you should be trained on its proper handling andstorage. A regulated, marked area should be establishedwhere this chemical is handled, used, or stored. Store intightly closed containers in a cool, well-ventilated area,away from incompatible materials. Where this chemical isused, handled, manufactured, or stored, use explosion-proofelectrical equipment and fittings.
