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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: