DIMETHYLCADMIUM Property

Melting point:

-4,5°C

Boiling point:

105,5°C

Density 

1,986 g/cm³

refractive index 

nD 1.5488

Flash point:

-18°C

form 

liquid

color 

colorless

Specific Gravity

1.986

Sensitive 

moisture sensitive

Hydrolytic Sensitivity

9: reacts extremely rapidly with atmospheric moisture - may be pyrophoric - glove box or sealed system required

Safety

Risk Statements 

17-20/21/22

Safety Statements 

7/8-16-23-36/37/39-45

RIDADR 

2845

TSCA 

Yes

HazardClass 

4.2

PackingGroup 

I

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

H250Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air

H261In contact with water releases flammable gas

H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

P222Do not allow contact with air.

P231+P232Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture.

P233Keep container tightly closed.

P240Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.

P241Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment.

P242Use only non-sparking tools.

P243Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

P260Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P273Avoid release to the environment.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P301+P330+P331IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

P302+P334IF ON SKIN: Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages.

P303+P361+P353IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.

P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P310Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P363Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P370+P378In case of fire: Use … for extinction.

P391Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment

P402+P404Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.

P403+P235Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

P405Store locked up.

P422Store contents under …

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

DIMETHYLCADMIUM Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

In organic synthesis; as polymerization catalyst.

Safety Profile

Confirmed human carcinogen. Contact with air produces the friction-sensitive explosive dimethyl cadmium peroxide. Explodes when heated above 15OOC. Ignition may occur on contact with air if the surface area is large. See also CADMIUM COMPOUNDS.