Substance Information
Substance Information
Cadmium chloride
EC / List no.: 233-296-7
CAS no.: 10108-64-2
Mol. formula: CdCl2



Danger! According to the harmonised classification and labelling (CLP00) approved by the European Union, this substance is fatal if inhaled, is toxic if swallowed, may cause genetic defects, may cause cancer, may damage fertility and may damage the unborn child, causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure, is very toxic to aquatic life and is very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
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Carcinogenic |
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Mutagenic |
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Toxic to Reproduction |
- Substance of very high concern (SVHC) and included in the candidate list for authorisation.
- Some uses of this substance are restricted under Annex XVII of REACH.
This substance is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 1 to < 10 tonnes per annum.
This substance is used in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
This substance is used in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
Consumer Uses
ECHA has no public registered data indicating whether or in which chemical products the substance might be used. ECHA has no public registered data on the routes by which this substance is most likely to be released to the environment.
Article service life
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
in the production of articles,
formulation of mixtures and
manufacturing of the substance.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
outdoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. metal, wooden and plastic construction and building materials).
This substance can be found in complex articles, with no release intended:
machinery, mechanical appliances and electrical/electronic products (e.g. computers, cameras, lamps, refrigerators, washing machines) and
electrical batteries and accumulators.
This substance can be found in products with material based on:
metal (e.g. cutlery, pots, toys, jewellery).
Widespread uses by professional workers
This substance is used in the following products:
laboratory chemicals,
perfumes and fragrances and
cosmetics and personal care products.
This substance has
an industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates).
This substance is used in the following areas:
formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging and
scientific research and development.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
electrical, electronic and optical equipment.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
manufacturing of the substance,
formulation of mixtures,
in processing aids at industrial sites,
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates) and
as processing aid.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use as processing aid and
outdoor use as processing aid.
Formulation or re-packing
This substance is used in the following products:
laboratory chemicals,
metals,
metal surface treatment products,
pH regulators and water treatment products,
cosmetics and personal care products,
lubricants and greases,
perfumes and fragrances,
pharmaceuticals and
semiconductors.
This substance has
an industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates).
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
formulation of mixtures,
manufacturing of the substance,
in the production of articles and
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates).
Uses at industrial sites
This substance is used in the following products:
laboratory chemicals,
metals,
metal surface treatment products,
pH regulators and water treatment products,
cosmetics and personal care products and
semiconductors.
This substance has
an industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates).
This substance is used in the following areas:
formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging,
scientific research and development and
municipal supply (e.g. electricity, steam, gas, water) and sewage treatment.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
chemicals,
fabricated metal products,
machinery and vehicles and
electrical, electronic and optical equipment.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
formulation of mixtures,
manufacturing of the substance,
in the production of articles,
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates) and
in processing aids at industrial sites.
Manufacture
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
manufacturing of the substance,
formulation of mixtures,
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates),
in processing aids at industrial sites,
in the production of articles and
as processing aid.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use as processing aid and
outdoor use as processing aid.
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