Conforms to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH), Annex II - Europe
SAFETY DATA SHEET Europe
1. Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking
Identification of the substance or mixture
Product name In case of emergency
ETHYL CADMATE?DUSTLESS
Cadmium, bis(diethylcarbamodithioato-S,S')-, 203-853-1400
Chemical name
(T-4)-
Chemtrec: (800) 424-9300
Cadmium diethyldithiocarbamate.
Synonyms
Outside US: (703) 527-3887
Elastomer accelerator
Use of the
substance/mixture
08039
Code
Company/undertaking identification
R. T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc.
Supplier
30 Winfield Street
Norwalk, CT 06855
MSDS@rtvanderbilt.com
e-mail address of person
responsible for this SDS
2. Hazards identification
Solid. [Powder.]
Physical state
White to light tan.
Color
Odorless.
Odor
Emergency overview WARNING!
CANCER HAZARD - CAN CAUSE CANCER. (Contains Cadmium Compounds).
MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
MAY CAUSE EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION.
MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC SKIN REACTION.
MAY FORM COMBUSTIBLE DUST-AIR MIXTURES.
Contains material which causes damage to the following organs: the nervous system.
Contains material which may cause damage to the following organs: liver, peripheral
nervous system, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes, central nervous system (CNS).
Do not ingest. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep away from heat, sparks and
flame. Prevent dust accumulation.
Keep container closed. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after
handling.
The product is classified as dangerous according to Directive 1999/45/EC and its amendments.
Xn; R20/21/22, R48/22
Classification
R43
N; R50/53
Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Harmful: danger of serious
Human health hazards
damage to health by prolonged exposure if swallowed. May cause sensitization by skin
contact.
Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
Environmental hazards
environment.
Handling and/or processing of this material may generate a dust which can cause
Additional hazards
mechanical irritation of the eyes, skin, nose and throat.
See section 11 for more detailed information on health effects and symptoms.
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3. Composition/information on ingredients
Preparation
Substance/preparation
Ingredient name CAS number % EC number Classification
tetraethylthiuram disulfide 97-77-8 48.5 202-607-8 Xn; R22, [1] [2]
R48/22
R43
N; R50/53
cadmium (bis)diethyldithiocarbamate 14239-68-0 48.5 238-113-4 Xn; [1] [2]
R20/21/22
N; R50/53
dioctyl sebacate 122-62-3 3 204-558-8 Not
classified.
See section 15 for the full text of the R-phrases declared above
[1] Substance classified with a health or environmental hazard
[2] Substance with a workplace exposure limit
Occupational exposure limits, if available, are listed in section 8.
4. First aid measures
Check for and remove any contact lenses. Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water
Eye contact
for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical
attention immediately.
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes
Skin contact
while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Clean
shoes thoroughly before reuse. Get medical attention immediately.
Remove to fresh air. Keep person warm and at rest. If not breathing, if breathing is
Inhalation
irregular or if respiratory arrest occurs, provide artificial respiration or oxygen by trained
personnel.
If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. Keep
Ingestion
person warm and at rest. Do not induce vomiting.
No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. If it is
Protection of first-aiders
suspected that fumes are still present, the rescuer should wear an appropriate mask or
self-contained breathing apparatus. It may be dangerous to the person providing aid to
give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Wash contaminated clothing thoroughly with water
before removing it, or wear gloves.
In case of inhalation of decomposition products in a fire, symptoms may be delayed.
Notes to physician
The exposed person may need to be kept under medical surveillance for 48 hours.
See section 11 for more detailed information on health effects and symptoms.
5. Fire-fighting measures
No specific fire or explosion hazard.
Flammability of the product
Extinguishing media
Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire.
Suitable
Do not use water jet.
Not suitable
Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if
Special exposure hazards
there is a fire. No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable
training.
Decomposition products may include the following materials:
Hazardous combustion
carbon dioxide
products
carbon monoxide
nitrogen oxides
sulfur oxides
metal oxide/oxides
Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained
Special protective
breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode.
equipment for fire-fighters
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5. Fire-fighting measures
As with any dry material, pouring or allowing to free-fall or to be conveyed through
Special remarks on
chutes or pipes can accumulate and generate electrostatic sparks, potentially causing
explosion hazards
ignition of the material itself, or of any flammable materials which may come in contact
with the material or its container.
6. Accidental release measures
No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training.
Personal precautions
Evacuate surrounding areas. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from
entering. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Avoid breathing dust. Provide
adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Put
on appropriate personal protective equipment (see section 8).
Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains
Environmental precautions
and sewers. Inform the relevant authorities if the product has caused environmental
pollution (sewers, waterways, soil or air).
Move containers from spill area. Vacuum or sweep up material and place in a
Small spill
designated, labeled waste container. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal
contractor.
Move containers from spill area. Approach release from upwind. Prevent entry into
Large spill
sewers, water courses, basements or confined areas. Vacuum or sweep up material
and place in a designated, labeled waste container. Avoid creating dusty conditions
and prevent wind dispersal. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor. Note:
see section 1 for emergency contact information and section 13 for waste disposal.
7. Handling and storage
Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see section 8). Eating, drinking and
Handling
smoking should be prohibited in areas where this material is handled, stored and
processed. Workers should wash hands and face before eating, drinking and smoking.
Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Do not ingest. Avoid breathing dust. If during
normal use the material presents a respiratory hazard, use only with adequate
ventilation or wear appropriate respirator. Keep in the original container or an approved
alternative made from a compatible material, kept tightly closed when not in use.
Empty containers retain product residue and can be hazardous. Do not reuse
container.
Store in accordance with local regulations. Store in original container protected from
Storage
direct sunlight in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area, away from incompatible materials
(see section 10) and food and drink. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until
ready for use. Containers that have been opened must be carefully resealed and kept
upright to prevent leakage. Do not store in unlabeled containers. Use appropriate
containment to avoid environmental contamination.
Packaging materials
Use original container.
Recommended
8. Exposure controls/personal protection
Exposure limit values
Ingredient name Occupational exposure limits
tetraethylthiuram disulfide ACGIH (United States, 1996).
TWA: 2 mg/m?br>
ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2009).
TWA: 2 mg/m?8 hour(s).
cadmium (bis)diethyldithiocarbamate ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2009). Notes: as Cd
TWA: 0.002 mg/m? (as Cd) 8 hour(s).
If this product contains ingredients with exposure limits, personal, workplace
Recommended monitoring
atmosphere or biological monitoring may be required to determine the effectiveness of
procedures
the ventilation or other control measures and/or the necessity to use respiratory
protective equipment.
Exposure controls
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8. Exposure controls/personal protection
Use only with adequate ventilation. If user operations generate dust, fumes, gas, vapor
Occupational exposure
or mist, use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls
controls
to keep worker exposure to airborne contaminants below any recommended or
statutory limits.
Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products, before
Hygiene measures
eating, smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the working period.
Appropriate techniques should be used to remove potentially contaminated clothing.
Wash contaminated clothing before reusing. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety
showers are close to the workstation location.
Use a properly fitted, air-purifying or air-fed respirator complying with an approved
Respiratory
standard if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary. Respirator selection must be
based on known or anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the product and the
safe working limits of the selected respirator. Recommended: Dust respirator.
Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved standard should be
Hands
worn at all times when handling chemical products if a risk assessment indicates this is
necessary.
Recommended: Protective gloves should be worn under normal conditions of use.
Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used when a risk
Eyes
assessment indicates this is necessary to avoid exposure to liquid splashes, mists or
dusts. If operating conditions cause high dust concentrations to be produced, use dust
goggles. Recommended: splash goggles
Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task being
Skin
performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist before
handling this product.
Recommended: lab coat
Emissions from ventilation or work process equipment should be checked to ensure
Environmental exposure
they comply with the requirements of environmental protection legislation. In some
controls
cases, fume scrubbers, filters or engineering modifications to the process equipment
will be necessary to reduce emissions to acceptable levels.
Personal protective
equipment (Pictograms)
9. Physical and chemical properties
General information
Appearance
Solid. [Powder.]
Physical state
White to light tan.
Color
Odorless.
Odor
Important health, safety and environmental information
pH Not available.
Not available.
Boiling point
63癈 (145.4癋)
Melting point
Not available.
Flash point
Not available.
Auto-ignition temperature
As with any dry material, pouring or allowing to free-fall or to be conveyed through
Explosive properties
chutes or pipes can accumulate and generate electrostatic sparks, potentially causing
ignition of the material itself, or of any flammable materials which may come in contact
with the material or its container.
Not available.
Vapor pressure
1.48 g/cm3
Density
Insoluble in the following materials: cold water.
Solubility
Not available.
Octanol/water partition
coefficient
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9. Physical and chemical properties
Not available.
Viscosity
Vapor density Not available.
Not available.
Evaporation rate
Moderately soluble in toluene.
Physical/chemical
properties comments
10. Stability and reactivity
The product is stable.
Stability
Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous reactions will not occur.
Possibility of hazardous
reactions
Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.
Conditions to avoid
Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should
Hazardous decomposition
not be produced.
products
Reactive or incompatible with the following materials: oxidizing materials and acids.
Incompatibility with various
substances
11. Toxicological information
Potential acute health effects
Exposure to airborne concentrations above statutory or recommended exposure limits
Inhalation
may cause irritation of the nose, throat and lungs. Exposure to decomposition products
may cause a health hazard. Serious effects may be delayed following exposure.
Harmful if swallowed.
Ingestion
Exposure to airborne concentrations above statutory or recommended exposure limits
Eyes
may cause irritation of the eyes.
Acute toxicity
Product/ingredient name Result Species Dose Exposure
tetraethylthiuram disulfide LD50 Dermal Rabbit >2000 mg/kg -
ETHYL CADMATE?DUSTLESS LD50 Oral Rat - Female 900 mg/kg -
LD50 Oral Rat - Male 600 to 2000 -
mg/kg
Ingestion/inhalation of this product may cause unpleasant symptoms if alcohol is
Conclusion/Summary
consumed within hours of exposure (antabuse effect).
Potential chronic health effects
Chronic toxicity
Prolonged or repeated exposure to cadmium, even at relatively low concentrations,
Conclusion/Summary
may result in kidney damage and an increased risk of cancer of the lung and of the
prostate.
Prolonged or repeated exposure to sulfur compound includes CNS depression, axonal
degeneration and peripheral neuropathy. It has been found to inhibit tumor induction in
animal studies by a variety of carcinogens. Classified by IARC Group 3 (Animal
indefinite.)
Irritation/Corrosion
Conclusion/Summary
May cause skin irritation.
Skin
May cause eye irritation.
Eyes
Sensitizer
Conclusion/Summary
May cause skin sensitization.
Skin
Carcinogenicity
Not available.
Conclusion/Summary
Classification
Product/ingredient name ACGIH IARC EPA NIOSH NTP OSHA
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11. Toxicological information
tetraethylthiuram disulfide A4 3 - - - -
cadmium (bis)diethyldithiocarbamate A2 1 - - - +
Mutagenicity
Mutagenic in mammalian somatic cells, based on in vitro studies. [tetraethylthiuram
Conclusion/Summary
disulfide].
Mutagenic for bacteria and/or yeast. [Cadmium (bis)diethyldithiocarbamate,
tetraethylthiuram disulfide]
Teratogenicity
Not available.
Conclusion/Summary
Reproductive toxicity
Has been shown to casue reproductive effects in laboratory animals [tetraethylthiuram
Conclusion/Summary
disulfide]
Contains material that can cause target organ damage. Repeated or prolonged
Chronic effects
inhalation of dust may lead to chronic respiratory irritation.
Contains material which can cause cancer. Risk of cancer depends on duration and
Carcinogenicity
level of exposure.
Over-exposure signs/symptoms
Adverse symptoms may include the following:
Inhalation
respiratory tract irritation
coughing
Adverse symptoms may include the following:
Eyes
irritation
redness
Contains material which causes damage to the following organs: the nervous system.
Target organs
Contains material which may cause damage to the following organs: liver, peripheral
nervous system, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes, central nervous system (CNS).
12. Ecological information
Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
Environmental effects
environment.
Aquatic ecotoxicity
Not available.
Conclusion/Summary
Biodegradability
Not available.
Conclusion/Summary
No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Other adverse effects
13. Disposal considerations
The generation of waste should be avoided or minimized wherever possible. Empty
Methods of disposal
containers or liners may retain some product residues. This material and its container
must be disposed of in a safe way. Dispose of surplus and non-recyclable products via
a licensed waste disposal contractor. Disposal of this product, solutions and any by-
products should at all times comply with the requirements of environmental protection
and waste disposal legislation and any regional local authority requirements. Avoid
dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and
sewers.
The classification of the product may meet the criteria for a hazardous waste.
Hazardous waste
D006
RCRA classification
Disposal should be in accordance with applicable regional, national and local laws and regulations.
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14. Transport information
International transport regulations
Regulatory UN number Proper shipping Classes PG* Label Additional
information name information
2570 Cadmium compounds 6.1 III
DOT Classification Remarks
Marine pollutant
2570 Cadmium compounds 6.1 III
TDG Classification Remarks
Marine pollutant
2570 Cadmium compounds 6.1 III
ADR/RID Class Remarks
Marine pollutant
2570 Cadmium compounds 6.1 III
IMDG Class Remarks
Marine pollutant
2570 Cadmium compounds 6.1 III
IATA-DGR Class Remarks
Marine pollutant
PG* : Packing group
15. Regulatory information
EU regulations
Classification and labeling have been determined according to EU Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC
(including amendments) and take into account the intended product use.
Hazard symbol or symbols
Harmful, Dangerous for the environment
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15. Regulatory information
R20/21/22- Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Risk phrases
R48/22- Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure if
swallowed.
R43- May cause sensitization by skin contact.
R50/53- Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the
aquatic environment.
S24- Avoid contact with skin.
Safety phrases
S36/37- Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
S46- If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.
S56- Dispose of this material and its container at hazardous or special waste collection
point.
S60- This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
S61- Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheet.
tetraethylthiuram disulfide 202-607-8
Contains
cadmium (bis)diethyldithiocarbamate 238-113-4
All components are listed or exempted.
Europe inventory
International regulations
: All components are listed or exempted.
International lists United States inventory (TSCA
8b)
Canada inventory : All components are listed or exempted.
Australia inventory (AICS): All components are listed or exempted.
China inventory (IECSC): All components are listed or exempted.
Japan inventory: All components are listed or exempted.
Korea inventory: Not determined.
New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC): All components are listed or
exempted.
Philippines inventory (PICCS): Not determined.
16. Other information
Hazardous Material Information System (U.S.A.) *2
Health
0
Flammability
0
Physical hazards
Personal protection
* Chronic Potential
The customer is responsible for determining the PPE code for this material.
National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.)
Flammability
0
2 0
Health Instability
Special
Date of issue / Date of revision 12/29/2009.
12/29/2009.
Print date
No previous validation.
Previous Validation Date
Information contact Corporate Risk Management
203-853-1400
Indicates information that has changed from previously issued version.
Notice to reader
Information presented herein has been compiled from sources considered to be dependable and is accurate and reliable to the best of our knowledge and belief but is not guaranteed to
be so. Nothing herein is to be construed as recommending any practice or any product in violation of any patent or in violation of any law or regulation. It is the user's responsibility to
determine for himself the suitability of any material for a specific purpose and to adopt such safety precautions as may be necessary. We make no warranty as to the results to be
obtained in using any material and, since conditions of use are not under our control, we must necessarily disclaim all liability with respect to the use of any material supplied by us.
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