Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
Title: | Cadmium Chloride | WFUHS |
Approved by: | Effective Date: | September 4, 2008 | SOP# |
David A. Brown, Director, EH&S | | |
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PURPOSE
The purpose is to use cadmium chloride in the laboratory in a safe manner.
SCOPE
The scope of this cadmium chloride SOP is in a laboratory environment.
HEALTH, SAFETY, ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
Physical Hazards
Chemical Stability: Stable.
Conditions to Avoid: Sensitive to air and moisture.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Oxidizing agents, bromine trifluoride.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Not known.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Health Hazards
Eye: May cause eye irritation.
Skin: May cause skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Ingestion: Toxic if swallowed. Will damage the kidneys.
Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation or fatal if inhaled in large quantities. Will damage the lungs.
Chronic: Can cause cancer in humans.
Personal Protective Equipment
o Chemical safety goggles should be worn when working with cadmium chloride.
o Ordinary (street) prescription glasses do not provide adequate protection. Adequate safety glasses must meet the requirements of the Practice for Occupational Education Eye and Face Protection (ANSI Z87.1-1989) and must be equipped with side shields.
o Contact lenses shall not be worn if the potential exist for cadmium chloride exposure.
· Hand Protection
o Nitrile gloves impervious to cadmium chloride shall always be worn – Safeskin Purple Nitrile Xtra Exam Gloves, 12 inches long, catalog # 19-149-864 (Fisher Scientific).
· Lab Coats, etc.
o Lab coat, closed-toe shoes and long-sleeved clothing shall be worn when handling cadmium chloride. Protective clothing shall be worn to prevent any possibility of skin contact with cadmium chloride.
· Safety Shower / Eye Wash
o Where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to cadmium chloride, suitable facilities for quick drench or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.
o Bottle type eyewash stations are not acceptable.
Designated Area for Use and Containment Devices
All cadmium chloride work shall be done in the laboratory fume hood.
The fume hood’s sash must be in the position where a face velocity of 100 feet per minute is achieved.
Waste Disposal
Containers of cadmium chloride must be disposed of according to WFUHS EH&S Hazardous Waste Program.
Decontamination of Equipment and Area
Contact WFUHS EH&S at 716-9375 for decontamination information.
Spill and Accident Procedures
In the event of a spill greater than 300cc, immediately vacate and secure the area. Contact WFUBMC Security at 716-9111.