Cadmium sulfide, 99.999% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

The main application of cadmium sulfide is as a pigment. Cadmium sulfide is also used in the production of solar cells. Used as light dependent resistors/photo resistors for light sensors. Used in MOCVD, sputtering and electrochemical deposition. In screen printing, it is used as a slurry containing dispersed cadmium sulfide. It is also used in dandruff shampoos.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

• Melting Point: 980°C (sublimation)
• Color: Orange
• Physical Form: Powder/Granules
• Quantity: 50 g
• UN Number: UN3077
• Merck Index: 14,1628
• Solubility Information: Soluble in acid,very slightly soluble in ammonium hydroxide.
• Formula Weight: 144.46
• Percent Purity: 99.999%
• Odor: Odorless
• Density: 4.82 g/mL
• Assay: (metals basis)
• Chemical Name or Material: Cadmium sulfide

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302-H341-H350-H361fd-H372
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H350-H372-H341-H361-H302 May cause cancer. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Suspected of causing genetic defects. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P260-P264b-P270-P281-P301+P312-P308+P313-P330-P501c
DOTInformation	Hazard Class: 6.1; Packaging Group: III
EINECSNumber	215-147-8
RTECSNumber	EV3150000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only