Cadmium sulfate hydrate, Puratronic™, 99.996% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

It is used as an electrolyte in a Weston standard cell, a pigment in fluorescent screens. It is used in the manufacture of cadmium salts of fatty acids, pigments, in electroplating of cadmium in electronic circuits. It act as an intermediate, as an accelerator, in the electrode position of nickel and copper, for stabilizing plastics, in cement formation. It has the ability to absorb hydrochloric acid from waste gases from chemical plants.

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.

Specifications

• Melting Point: >40°C to H2O
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Crystals
• Quantity: 50 g
• Assay Percent Range: 99.996% (Metals basis)
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water. Insoluble in alcohol and ethyl acetate.
• Formula Weight: 208.46 (Anhydrous)
• Refractive Index: 1.565
• Density: 3.08
• Chemical Name or Material: Cadmium sulfate hydrate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H301-H330-H340-H350-H360-H372
Hazard Statement	Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety data sheets.
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P281-P284-P301+P310-P304+P340-P308+P313-P310-P330-P501c
DOTInformation	DOT Class: 6.1, Packaging Group: III
EINECSNumber	233-331-6
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only