Cadmium chloride, ultra dry, 99.998% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Cadmium chloride is utilized in the preparation of CdTe nanocrystals, highly luminescent. It is also employed in analytical chemistry, photography, dyeing and calico printing, ingredient of electroplating baths, manufacture of special mirrors, the preparation of cadmium standard, analysis of sulfides, and testing pyridine bases.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

• Ampouled under argon

Specifications

• Boiling Point: 960°C
• Melting Point: 568°C
• Physical Form: Beads
• Quantity: 5 g
• UN Number: UN2570
• Merck Index: 14,1617
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water and acetone.
• Formula Weight: 183.32
• Percent Purity: 99.998%
• Odor: Odorless
• Packaging: Ampule
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 4.047 g/mL
• Assay: (metals basis)
• Chemical Name or Material: Cadmium chloride, Ultra dry

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H301-H330-H335-H340-H350-H360FD-H372
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H301-H330-H340-H350-H360-H372 Toxic if swallowed. Fatal if inhaled. May cause genetic defects. May cause cancer. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P281-P284-P301+P310-P304+P340-P308+P313-P310-P330-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: CADMIUM COMPOUNDS
EINECSNumber	233-296-7
RTECSNumber	EV0175000
TSCA	Yes
storageNote1	Ampouled under argon
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only