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

More information about Cadmium

California Public Health Goals Data

Update Date:	12/22/2006
Public Health Goal (mg/L):	0.00004
Health Risk Category:	Renal toxicity
Cancer Risk at Public Health Goal:	n/a
CA Maximum Contaminant Level (mg/L):	0.005
Cancer Risk at Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL):	n/a
Public Health Goal Technical Support Document:	122206cadmiummemo.pdf
Related Downloads:	Cadmium Public Health Goal