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Identification

Name:
cadmium di(octanoate)
Synonyms:
  • DIOCTANOATO DE CADMIO
  • OCTANOATO DE CADMIO
CAS:
2191-10-8
EC/EINECS:
218-585-8
Molecular Formula:
C8H16O2.1/2Cd

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Substances particularly hazardous to the environment or health

CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)

Symbols

  • GHS07

    Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation

  • GHS09

    Hazardous to the aquatic environment

Signal word

Warning

H Phrases

  • H332 : Harmful if inhaled

    Acute Tox. (Cat. 4 *) : Acute toxicity

  • H312 : Harmful in contact with skin

    Acute Tox. (Cat. 4 *) : Acute toxicity

  • H302 : Harmful if swallowed

    Acute Tox. (Cat. 4 *) : Acute toxicity

  • H400 : Very toxic to aquatic life

    Aquatic Acute (Cat. 1) : Hazardous to the aquatic environment

  • H410 : Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

    Aquatic Chronic (Cat. 1) : Hazardous to the aquatic environment

Notes

  • R.1272-Note A
  • R.1272-Note 1
Labelling
Concentration Labelling
C >= 25 %: Xn, N; R20/21/22-50/53
2,5 % <= C < 25 %: Xn, N; R20/21/22-51/ 53
0,25 % <= C < 2,5 %: Xn; R20/21/22-52/ 53
0,1 % <= C < 0,25 %: Xn; R20/21/22
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Specific health risks

According to IARC ?

Substances classified as carcinogens or mutagens Category 2 under the CLP Regulation (GHS), bearing H351 and/or H341 phrases. These are substances suspected of causing cancer or heritable genetic mutations in humans.

IARC Group
Grupo 1
IARC Volume
(VOL. 58; 1993)
IARC Notes
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Specific environmental risks

Aquatic toxicity (Water Framework Directive) ?

Substances classified with acute aquatic toxicity under the CLP Regulation (H400 phrase, Aquatic Acute 1). They present an immediate hazard to aquatic organisms, and their use or discharge can cause rapid damage to aquatic ecosystems.

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Environmental regulations

LPCIC (EPER)

Priority substances and specific pollutants within the EU water policy framework, established by the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) and the Priority Substances Directive (2008/105/EC and amendments). Substances posing significant risk to European surface waters and subject to Environmental Quality Standards (EQS).

EPER Water
1
EPER Air
1
EPER Soil
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EPER Water ?

Substances from List 1 of Annex III of the IPPC Directive (integrated into the Industrial Emissions Directive 2010/75/EU). Atmospheric pollutants —including SO₂, NOx, heavy metals and organic compounds— that must be taken into account when setting emission limit values for IPPC installations.

EPER Water
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EPER Air ?

Substances from List 2 of Annex III of the IPPC Directive (integrated into the Industrial Emissions Directive 2010/75/EU). Pollutants that may affect surface and groundwater bodies and must be considered in the integrated environmental authorisation of industrial installations.

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Restriction/prohibition regulations

Restricted substances under REACH ?

Substances listed in Annex XVII of the REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, subject to restrictions on their manufacture, placing on the market or use. Restrictions may be total or partial, limiting specific applications, maximum concentrations or user groups.

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Major accident hazards (Seveso) ?

Hazardous substances listed in Annex I of the Seveso III Directive (Directive 2012/18/EU), transposed in Spain by Royal Decree 840/2015. Their presence in industrial establishments in quantities equal to or above established thresholds triggers obligations to implement major accident risk control measures.

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