Cadmium

CAS Number

7440-43-9

Synonym

Cadmium compounds; CI 77180; Colloidal cadmium

Occurrence/Use

Rechargeable batteries, corrosion-resistant electroplating, barrier to control neutrons in nuclear fission, alloys, dental amalgams, plastic (PVC) stabilizer; production of pigments, television phosphors, photoelectric cells, electronics, fungicides, photography and lithography; component of tobacco smoke

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Cadmium

Chronic REL

Chronic Inhalation REL (μg/m3): 0.02 (inhalation); 0.5 μg/kg BW-day (oral)
Chronic Target Organs: Inhalation: Kidney, respiratory system. Oral: Kidney
Human Data: Yes
Last Chronic REL Revision: 2000
Chronic Reference Exposure Levels Comments:

OEHHA 2008. Technical Supporting Document for Noncancer RELs, Appendix D3. Listed as Cadmium & cadmium compounds.