1. Name and other identifiers of the substance:
The substance cadmium is a mono constituent substance (origin: inorganic)
The following public name is used: Cadmium
| EC number: | 231-152-8 |
| EC name: | cadmium |
| CAS number (EC inventory): | 7440-43-9 |
| IUPAC name: | cadmium |
| Annex I index number: | 048-011-00-X |
| Molecular formula: | Cd |
| Molecular weight range: | 112.4099 |
2. Composition of the substance
Name: Cadmium
Degree of purity: > 95.0 — < 100 % (w/w)
| Constituent | Typical concentration | Concentration range | Remarks |
|
EC no.: 231-152-8 |
> 99.99 % (w/w) | > 95.0 — < 100 % (w/w) |
| Impurities | Typical concentration | Concentration range | Remarks |
|
lead |
> 0.0003 % (w/w) | > 0.0001 — < 1.5 % (w/w) | |
|
zinc |
> 0.002 % (w/w) | > 0.0001 — < 3.5 % (w/w) |
3. Classification
Please download classification information from document at the bottom of the page. In the CLP regulation, cadmium is considered generically regardless of the physical form. In the REACH dossier, massive and powder were split.