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Cadmium cyanide

Cadmium cyanide is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C2CdN2.

CAS 542-83-6 C2CdN2 164.45 g/mol Danger

01 · Identification

What Cadmium cyanide is

Cadmium cyanide is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C2CdN2. Its molecular formula is C2CdN2 and its molecular weight is 164.45 g/mol.

Under the GHS it carries the signal word Danger.

CAS number542-83-6
EC number208-829-1
Index number048-004-00-1
Molecular formulaC2CdN2
Molecular weight164.45 g/mol

02 · GHS classification

Hazards and label elements

Harmonised classification under CLP Annex VI. This is the legally binding classification in the EU; other jurisdictions may differ.

Signal wordDanger
Hazard statements assigned to Cadmium cyanide
CodeHazard statement
H351 Suspected of causing cancer <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard>.
H310 Fatal in contact with skin.
H330 Fatal if inhaled.
H300 Fatal if swallowed.
H373 May cause damage to organs <or state all organs affected, if known> through prolonged or repeated exposure <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard>.
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Supplemental EU statements: EUH032

Precautionary statements: P201, P260, P270, P271, P273, P280, P301, P302, P304, P308, P310, P313, P314, P330, P352, P391, P501

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