Cadmium carbonate: CdCO3

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hazard description- toxic, harmful (possibly fatal) by inhalation & ingestion, harmful by skin contact

may cause cancer by inhalation

physical properties- white odorless powder

acute effects- irritant to skin, mucous membranes, & eyes

symptoms of overexposure- effects the respiratory tract, kidneys, & liver, ingestion may cause nausea, salivation, vomiting, & diarrhea

experimental effects- mutagenic effects observed in tests on lab animals

highly toxic & experimental carcinogen

caution- danger through skin absorption, probable human carcinogen

fumes extremely toxic

* not suitable for functional pottery

note- used with selenium