Respiratory Toxicant
Where is it Commonly Found?
Batteries, metal alloys, hardware coatings, and paints.HEALTH EFFECT SUMMARY
Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxic Chemical (EPA); EPA classification: B1 (probable human carcinogen - based on limited evidence of carcinogenicity in humans).What are its known health effects?
What are its suspected health effects?
Alternative Materials
For hardware coatings - stainless steel and galvanized finishes. For all other applications there are viable cadmium free options.
Additional Regulatory Information
On multiple federal and state chemical watch lists.
Does it Correspond With Any Green Building Credits?
Living Building Challenge (1.2) - Prerequisite 5;Green Guide for Health care - MR Credit 4.3 PBT Elimination: Lead & Cadmium;
Green Guide for Health Care - CM 1.1: Community Contaminant Prevention: Airborne releases;
Living Building Challenge 1.3 – Prerequisite 5: Materials Red List;
Living Building Challenge 2.0 - Red List
How is it Categorized?
What is it’s Origin?
Cadmium is a heavy metal in the periodic table (symbol CD) that is a byproduct of the zinc production process.
Divisions and Sections
Div 09 High-Performance Coatings
Div 09 High-Temperature-Resistant Coatings
Div 09 Multicolor Interior Finishing
Div 09 Staining and Transparent Finishing
Div 07 Intumescent Fireproofing
General Reference
http://cfpub.epa.gov/ncea/iris/index.cfm?fuseaction=iris.showQuickView&substance_nmbr=0141