• Aetna considers laboratory testing medically necessary for heavy metal poisoning (e.g., arsenic, cadmium, copper, gold, iron, mercury) for members with specific signs and symptoms of heavy metal toxicity and/or a history of likely exposure to heavy metals. (aetna.com)
  • However, these nanoparticles often contain arsenic- or cadmium-based compounds [ 5248 - 5250 ]. (nanomedicine.com)
  • Toxic heavy metals including arsenic, barium, cadmium, lithium, and lead are flowing into the Peace River following a series of unusual landslides that may be linked to natural gas industry fracking operations. (thetyee.ca)
  • Alongside the three other heavy metals - arsenic, lead and mercury - cadmium appears in … 1.5 heavy metals toxicity (2).ppt - Free download as Powerpoint Presentation (.ppt), PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or view presentation slides online. (calgarysundevilsbasketball.ca)
  • Cadmium is an important pollutant in the environment, toxic to most organisms and a potential threat to human health: Crops and other plants take up Cd from the soil or water and may enrich it … document will deal with mercury, lead, cadmium, tin and arsenic only. (calgarysundevilsbasketball.ca)
  • To evaluate the environmental concentration of lead, cadmium, mercury and arsenic in autochthonous species of moss and to analyze some methodological aspects of biomonitoring in Paraguay. (bvsalud.org)
  • Hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, and nitric acid dissolve cadmium by forming cadmium chloride (CdCl2), cadmium sulfate (CdSO4), or cadmium nitrate (Cd(NO3)2). (wikipedia.org)
  • The oxidation state +1 can be produced by dissolving cadmium in a mixture of cadmium chloride and aluminium chloride, forming the Cd22+ cation, which is similar to the Hg22+ cation in mercury(I) chloride. (wikipedia.org)
  • Four different human cell lines: HCT-15 (colorectal adenocarcinoma), PLC/PRF/5 (hepatocellular carcinoma), HeLa (adenocarcinoma) and Chang (likely derived from HeLa cells) cells, were exposed to 30 uM cadmium chloride for time intervals up to 24-hours and the expression level of eIF4E was determined by Western blot analysis using an antibody against human eIF4E. (cdc.gov)
  • Exposure to 30 uM cadmium chloride resulted in significant cytotoxicity and cell death in all four cell lines tested. (cdc.gov)
  • Furthermore, exposure to cadmium chloride resulted in significant inhibition of eIF4E in all cell lines, and the highest inhibition was noticed following the 24-hours exposure to cadmium chloride. (cdc.gov)
  • The significance of cadmium chloride-mediated inhibition of eIF4E was further investigated by silencing the expression of eIF4E by employing small interfering RNA (SiRNA) specifically targeting eIF4E. (cdc.gov)
  • chloride), or sulfur (cadmium sulfate, cadmium sulfide). (cdc.gov)
  • Cadmium compounds are used in the metal plating and battery industry, and as stabilizing agents in many polyvinyl chloride (PVC) products. (dcceew.gov.au)
  • Cadmium chloride is used in the dyeing and printing of fabrics, in electronics component manufacture and in photography. (dcceew.gov.au)
  • Cadmium is most often found combined with other elements, which produces compounds such as Cadmium chloride, Cadmium oxide, and Cadmium sulfite. (dcceew.gov.au)
  • In water some of the compounds will be quite soluble (cadmium chloride) and others will be insoluble (cadmium oxide). (dcceew.gov.au)
  • acetate, chloride and sulfate, whereas cadmium oxide, carbonate and sulfide are almost insoluble (1). (feministlawprofessors.com)
  • When administered orally , the water soluble cadmium chloride caused mortality at relatively low doses, with LD50s in mouse and rat ranging from 29 to 327 mg Cd/kg bw. (europa.eu)
  • R25, which is justified given its comparable solubility to cadmium chloride. (europa.eu)
  • Cadmium chloride and oxidehave a high acute toxicity by the inhalation route. (europa.eu)
  • Like zinc, it demonstrates oxidation state +2 in most of its compounds, and like mercury, it has a lower melting point than the transition metals in groups 3 through 11. (wikipedia.org)
  • A PC's central processing unit (CPU), the module containing the chip and the hard disk, typically contains toxic heavy metals such as mercury (in switches), lead (in solder on circuit boards), and cadmium (in batteries). (ghanabusinessnews.com)
  • Lead, mercury, cadmium, and polybrominated flame retardants are all persistent, bio-accumulative toxins (PBTs), that can create environmental and health risks when computers are manufactured, incinerated, landfilled or melted during recycling. (ghanabusinessnews.com)
  • In addition to exposure from breathing air toxics, some toxic air pollutants, such as mercury can deposit onto soils or surface waters, where they are taken up by plants and ingested by animals and are eventually magnified up through the food chain. (ny.gov)
  • An analysis of the reports by the Washington Toxics Coalition and Safer States found that makers of kids' products reported using a total of 41 chemicals identified by Ecology as a concern for children's health, including toxic metals such as cadmium, mercury, and antimony, and organic compounds such as phthalates. (vpirg.org)
  • Mercury is an extremely toxic heavy metal. (elektro-ade.at)
  • Similar to zinc it prefers oxidation state +2 in most of its compounds and similar to mercury it shows a low melting point for a transition metal. (epner.com)
  • Marine turtles of all species, particularly hawksbill turtles ( Figure 1 ), can contain a variety of toxins including heavy metals (e.g. cadmium and mercury), organic compounds (e.g. pesticides such as chlordane and polychlorinated biphenyls) and biotoxins such as those produced by various blue-green algae on which turtles feed (e.g. lyngbyatoxin A from Lyngbya majuscula ). (who.int)
  • What about the toxic substances we hear about in the news-mercury in canned tuna, BPA in plastic, cadmium in jewelry? (cdc.gov)
  • No conspicuous levels of cadmium and mercury were found. (bvsalud.org)
  • Workers may be harmed from exposure to cadmium. (cdc.gov)
  • The following resources provide information about occupational exposure to cadmium. (cdc.gov)
  • Criteria for a Recommendation Standard: Occupational Exposure to Cadmium - DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 76-192 (1976). (cdc.gov)
  • Presents a standard to prevent the adverse effects of exposure to cadmium over a working lifetime. (cdc.gov)
  • HIGHLIGHTS: Exposure to cadmium happens mostly in the workplace where cadmium products are made. (cdc.gov)
  • The amount of cadmium in your blood shows your recent indicate that the young are more susceptible than adults exposure to cadmium. (cdc.gov)
  • exposure to cadmium. (cdc.gov)
  • The EPA has determined that exposure to cadmium in have shown effects on behavior and learning. (cdc.gov)
  • The most significant route of exposure to cadmium and or cadmium compounds for most members of the general public is through food, since food materials tend to take up and retain cadmium. (dcceew.gov.au)
  • No information was located regarding effects in humans after dermal exposure to cadmium. (europa.eu)
  • Breathing high levels of cadmium can severely damage the lungs. (cdc.gov)
  • Cadmium does not break down in the environment, Long-term exposure to lower levels of cadmium in air, but can change forms. (cdc.gov)
  • However, background levels of cadmium in food, water, and ambient air are not a health concern for the general North American population. (feministlawprofessors.com)
  • From January to July this year, the CPSC issued recall orders targeting more than 200,000 "made-in-China" children's jewelry due to their high levels of cadmium, warning that "cadmium is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. (motherearthphil.org)
  • Long-term exposure to lower levels of cadmium, the ATSDR said, in air, food, or water leads to a buildup of cadmium in the kidneys and may raise the risk of kidney disease. (motherearthphil.org)
  • the crystalline form of this compound is a dark red which changes color when heated, similar to zinc oxide. (wikipedia.org)
  • Useful search terms for cadmium fumes include "cadmium monoxide" and "cadmium oxide fumes. (cdc.gov)
  • low levels are usually found as a mineral combined with other elements found in all foods (highest levels are found in leafy such as oxygen (cadmium oxide), chlorine (cadmium vegetables, grains, legumes, and kidney meat). (cdc.gov)
  • Cadmium oxide is used in electroplating, in semiconductors, and in glass and ceramic glazes. (dcceew.gov.au)
  • As fine powder cadmium metal will burn, releasing toxic fumes of cadmium oxide. (dcceew.gov.au)
  • Inhalation of smoke from burning cadmium or from cadmium oxide is toxic to the respiratory system. (dcceew.gov.au)
  • Although original studies were not available, data for cadmium oxide and cadmium metal powder suggest that the slightly soluble or insoluble forms ofcadmium (like also cadmium hydroxide and cadmium carbonate) may present lower oral acute toxicity than the soluble cadmium compounds. (europa.eu)
  • Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 4E (eIF4E) is a cellular target for cadmium toxicity. (cdc.gov)
  • Several theories have been proposed to account for the mechanisms potentially responsible for cadmium toxicity and carcinogenesis. (cdc.gov)
  • Presently, we have investigated whether the translational proto-oncogene, eukaryotic initiation factor 4E (eIF4E) is a cellular target for cadmium toxicity and carcinogenesis. (cdc.gov)
  • Our results thus suggest that eIF4E is a cellular target for cadmium toxicity and that the cadmium -induced cytotoxicity and cell death may be due to the inhibition of eIF4E. (cdc.gov)
  • In the absence of toxicity data on ZnCdS, AEHA used the toxicity data on cadmium in a worst-case scenario. (nationalacademies.org)
  • For example, chromium and chromium compounds have been used as surrogates for lithium chromate because little information was available on the toxicity of lithium chromate and because chromium is its most-toxic component, and benzene has been used as a surrogate for gasoline because benzene is its most-toxic component and EPA wanted to use a worst-case scenario. (nationalacademies.org)
  • There are few studies on the general toxicity, bioavailability, and toxicokinetics of ZnCdS, so it is necessary to consider the use of existing toxicity databases such as those on cadmium sulfide, zinc sulfide, and cadmium and zinc and their salts. (nationalacademies.org)
  • Cadmium nitrate, also highly water soluble, is at present not classified for acute oral toxicity but a similar classification should be considered. (europa.eu)
  • Based on comparable toxicity and/or solubility / bioavailability, all other highly and slightly soluble cadmium forms, i.e. cadmium nitrate, hydroxide and carbonate should carry a comparable classification. (europa.eu)
  • Also in view of the risk reduction measures which need to be taken as a result of the carcinogenicity of cadmium metal and some of the cadmium compounds, acute dermal toxicity is not likely to pose an issue for human health. (europa.eu)
  • Both the liver and kidneys store cadmium as a metallothionein complex, which serves not only to transport cadmium but also acts as a defense mechanism against the toxicity of the unbound cadmium ion. (calgarysundevilsbasketball.ca)
  • Cadmium toxicity in higher plants. (calgarysundevilsbasketball.ca)
  • Cadmium toxicity occurs when high levels of the element are accumulated in the body, whether its through the ingestion of food or drink, inhalation o… Looks like you've clipped this slide to already. (calgarysundevilsbasketball.ca)
  • Cadmium is a metallic element best known for its high toxicity and carcinogenicity. (calgarysundevilsbasketball.ca)
  • This decrease is due to the high toxicity and carcinogenicity of cadmium and the associated health and environmental concerns. (epner.com)
  • Nano-CuO was very toxic to Caco-2 and HepG2 cells, particularly at the highest tested concentrations, while the other NM showed no toxicity to the different cell lines. (up.pt)
  • The acute toxicity of these compounds is generally low and may not pose a direct health hazard during exposure [ 2 ]. (springer.com)
  • Genotoxicity of the compounds was determined using the comet assay, and toxicity determined via the cell viability assay. (cdc.gov)
  • note that chelation with ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) may aggravate renal toxicity in acute cadmium poisoning but has been used successfully in cases of chronic cadmium exposure. (msdmanuals.com)
  • It is a highly toxic carcinogenic that is harmful to most of the body's systems, especially to the lungs, bones, and kidneys. (cdc.gov)
  • PAHs are known to be highly toxic environmental contaminants with carcinogenic and mutagenic properties. (cdc.gov)
  • She chose cadmium because it's poisonous, carcinogenic and ubiquitous in the environment due to human activity - it's shed from batteries and car tires, and is naturally found in the phosphate rock used to make agricultural fertilizers . (greenbiz.com)
  • PCBs, or polychlorinated biphenyls, are toxic and carcinogenic chlorine compounds. (elektro-ade.at)
  • Cadmium is a toxic and carcinogenic heavy metal, while yttrium is a member of the group of rare-earth metals and is also classified as toxic. (elektro-ade.at)
  • Multiple scientific studies done on soil and water collected from the sites are showing extremely higher levels of carcinogenic substances such as lead, cadmium, barium and others, and these are spreading beyond the processing site. (ghscientific.com)
  • Getters contain barium compounds that are hazardous to human health. (elektro-ade.at)
  • Barium, yttrium, and europium compounds as luminescent materials in plasma screens. (elektro-ade.at)
  • The earth alkali metal barium and its water-soluble compounds are toxic. (elektro-ade.at)
  • Barium, Cadmium, Lithium and Strontium compounds, copper and sodium salts, and magnesium metal are used to produce firecrackers. (greencleanguide.com)
  • Most contain toxic volatile organic compounds such as cadmium, lead, beryllium and antimony. (outlawis.com)
  • These devices contain volatile organic compounds such as propane/butane mixtures, and especially cyclopentane. (elektro-ade.at)
  • Chemical class - metals, pesticides and volatile organic compounds. (cdc.gov)
  • Cadmium sulfide is used in the electronics industry for photocells and light emitting diodes. (dcceew.gov.au)
  • Cadmium and its congeners in group 12 are often not considered transition metals, in that they do not have partly filled d or f electron shells in the elemental or common oxidation states. (wikipedia.org)
  • Unlike most other metals, cadmium is resistant to corrosion and is used as a protective plate on other metals. (wikipedia.org)
  • Cadmium and its congeners are not always considered transition metals, in that they do not have partly filled d or f electron shells in the elemental or common oxidation states. (wikipedia.org)
  • These are potentially highly toxic metals [ 5254 ] if solubilized or eluted from the nanoparticles into the cytosol or extracellular fluids. (nanomedicine.com)
  • Cadmium from smoking cigarettes is more likely to pose a health concern than cadmium … "Unfortunately, the human body finds it much more difficult to excrete cadmium than other toxic metals, and its presence in many nutritious foods means it is critical to continue reducing sources of environmental pollution that contribute to its presence in air, soil and water," says Hu. (feministlawprofessors.com)
  • The two metals are persistent and some of their compounds accumulate in certain organisms. (faircompanies.com)
  • and other organometallic compounds that contain heavy metals. (cdc.gov)
  • The toxic metals are entering the Peace River in a zone slated to be flooded by the Site C dam. (thetyee.ca)
  • Europium and yttrium are members of the group of rare-earth metals, and are also considered toxic. (elektro-ade.at)
  • Health effects of toxic metals : a bibliography of the work done in India, literature from 1934 through 1980 / compiled by R. R. Khan, S. N. Agarwal, Usha Nigam. (who.int)
  • Cadmium occurs naturally in zinc, in lead and copper ores, in coal and other fossil fuels, in shales and is released during volcanic action. (feministlawprofessors.com)
  • The European Commission recognizes that the majority of the lead and cadmium compounds, including those utilized in PVC, are toxic, harmful, dangerous to the environment and present a risk of accumulated effects. (faircompanies.com)
  • When the lead and cadmium stabilizers in PVC remain contained in the use phase. (faircompanies.com)
  • Compound groups are useful because in some cases, lists will instead identify a group of structurally similar compounds (such as lead compounds) as all having the same hazard. (pharosproject.net)
  • Battery electrodes are frequently made out of metal or metal compounds as lead, cadmium, nickel or quicksilver, which are dangerous for the environment and highly toxic for the human body. (sdk.lu)
  • Cadmium is used extensively in electroplating, although the nature of the operation does not generally lead to overexposure. (calgarysundevilsbasketball.ca)
  • We also know they can attract and bind to compounds known to harm human health, such as cadmium, lead, PCBs and pesticides - beyond the toxic compounds used to make them. (signalscv.com)
  • Lead in the environment and its effects on the health of people is a matter of great concern to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR). (cdc.gov)
  • For leaded paint, the number of potentially exposed children under 7 years of age in all housing with some lead paint at potentially toxic levels is about 12 million. (cdc.gov)
  • However, the health assessor will find the information in this report useful in characterizing the significance of exposure pathways and the importance of the physical and chemical properties of the lead compounds that may impact on persons' uptake of lead. (cdc.gov)
  • Cadmium metal is alloyed with copper in the production of automobile radiators. (dcceew.gov.au)
  • The National Pollutant Inventory ( NPI ) holds data for all sources of cadmium and compounds emissions in Australia. (dcceew.gov.au)
  • Natural sources of cadmium result from mobilization of naturally occurring cadmium from the Earth's crust and mantle, by volcanic activity and weathering of rocks. (feministlawprofessors.com)
  • One of its few new uses is in cadmium telluride solar panels. (wikipedia.org)
  • Cadmium telluride solar can be made quickly and at a low cost, but further research is needed to improve how efficient the material is at converting sunlight to electrons. (mhdtvlive.in)
  • Jones-Albertus said that in cadmium telluride solar technology, the compound is stable and encapsulated in glass and additional protective layers. (mhdtvlive.in)
  • Documentation for Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health Concentrations (IDLH) for Cadmium Compounds - The IDLH documents the criteria and information sources that have been used by NIOSH to determine immediately dangerous to life or health concentrations. (cdc.gov)
  • There is also drinking water at concentrations of 0.04 milligrams per some information from animal studies that high enough liter (0.04 mg/L) for up to 10 days is not expected to cause exposures to cadmium before birth can reduce body any adverse effects in a child. (cdc.gov)
  • People exposed to toxic air pollutants at sufficient concentrations and durations may have an increased chance of developing cancer or experiencing other serious health effects. (ny.gov)
  • DBT and TBT revealed the most toxic effects even at low concentrations. (ontarioyoga.net)
  • When evaluating whether a dose-dependent relationship was present, seventeen of the eighteen compounds led to greater DNA damage with increasing exposure concentrations. (cdc.gov)
  • Safety and Health (OSHA) Act of 1970, 29 U.S.C. 669(a)(6) which authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services, following a written request from any employer or authorized representative of employees, to determine whether any substance normally found in the place of employment has potentially toxic effects in such concentrations as used or found. (cdc.gov)
  • The average concentration of cadmium in Earth's crust is between 0.1 and 0.5 parts per million (ppm). (wikipedia.org)
  • Cadmium is a natural element in the earth's crust. (cdc.gov)
  • Cadmium is a metallic element that occurs naturally in the Earth's crust. (calgarysundevilsbasketball.ca)
  • Cadmium in the environment is mainly caused by the earth's crust and industrial pollution. (refractorymetal.org)
  • The aim of this review was to present the main parameters used for the assessment of neurotoxicity during the initial period of life of rodents until puberty and to carry out a review of the most current literature on the toxic effects of pesticides, medications, licit and illicit drugs, toxins and environmental agents in rodent offspring. (bvsalud.org)
  • Cadmium , to which large numbers of people are occupationally and otherwise exposed, has been categorized as a human carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). (cdc.gov)
  • The EPA determined that cadmium is a probable human carcinogen (group B1). (cdc.gov)
  • A GROUP campaigning for children's safety from harmful chemicals has called attention to the latest toxic scare sweeping across the U.S. today: cadmium, a known carcinogen, in children's jewelry. (motherearthphil.org)
  • The median concentration of zinc in 726 filtered samples of water taken from rivers and lakes of the United States in November 1971 was close to 20 μg/l, and the median concentration of cadmium was a little below 1 μg/l. 6. (feministlawprofessors.com)
  • Cadmium was used for a long time as a corrosion-resistant plating on steel, and cadmium compounds are used as red, orange, and yellow pigments, to color glass, and to stabilize plastic. (wikipedia.org)
  • Living near industrial facilities which release easily and has many uses, including batteries, pigments, cadmium into the air. (cdc.gov)
  • Cadmium is used largely in batteries and pigments, for example in plastic products. (testbourne.com)
  • Although cadmium has no known biological function in higher organisms, a cadmium-dependent carbonic anhydrase has been found in marine diatoms. (wikipedia.org)
  • Although cadmium is toxic, one enzyme, a carbonic anhydrase with cadmium as reactive centre has been discovered ( wikipedia ) . (epner.com)
  • This review provides an overview of what scientists know about the toxic effects of antimony. (ontarioyoga.net)
  • But due to still fairly recent although insurmountable scientific knowledge of 210 different chemical compounds known as dioxin and their numerous impacts on the environment, including risk to human health, environmental groups in Michigan believe the site of the new facility could pose more danger than it's worth. (review-mag.com)
  • These chemical compounds produce bright light of various shades when burnt. (greencleanguide.com)
  • Depending on the fire's specific conditions, many diverse chemical compounds are produced in varying amounts. (springer.com)
  • The modes of disposal, which include dumping old gadgets into landfills or burning in smelters, also expose the environment and humans to a cocktail of toxic chemicals and poison. (ghanabusinessnews.com)
  • Compound groups are groups of chemicals that share structural or chemical features. (pharosproject.net)
  • Seattle, WA - Over 5,000 children's products contain toxic chemicals linked to cancer, hormone disruption, and reproductive problems according to reports filed with the Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology). (vpirg.org)
  • The data shows store shelves remain full of toxic chemicals that we know are a concern for children's health," said Erika Schreder, science director for the Washington Toxics Coalition. (vpirg.org)
  • These reports are critical for understanding the presence of toxic chemicals. (vpirg.org)
  • The chemical reports are required under Washington State's Children's Safe Products Act of 2008, which requires major companies making children's products to report the presence of toxic chemicals in their products. (vpirg.org)
  • Other chemicals reported include solvents like ethylene glycol and methyl ethyl ketone, and a compound used in silicone known as octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane. (vpirg.org)
  • The Washington Toxics Coalition is nonprofit organization that works to protect public health and the environment from toxic chemicals in Washington state. (vpirg.org)
  • Safer States (The State Alliance for Federal Reform (SAFER) of Chemical Policy) is a coalition of state-based organizations championing solutions to protect public health and communities from toxic chemicals. (vpirg.org)
  • Accidental release of toxic or corrosive chemicals. (rlsdhamal.com)
  • Unfortunately, when an old time phone is thrown away and enters a landfill, it can release those toxic chemicals into the environment. (outlawis.com)
  • The EcoWaste Coalition, which recently asked the Aquino government to test toys for toxic chemicals as the Christmas season looms, revealed that the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has so far issued five recall orders for cadmium-tainted children's jewelry from China, prompting policymakers to seek stringent standards. (motherearthphil.org)
  • According to the Europe-based Safe Toys Coalition, children are much more sensitive to exposure to toxic chemicals than adults. (motherearthphil.org)
  • ATSDR's Toxic Substances Web Portal makes it easy for researchers and individuals to find information about toxic chemicals, understand how these chemicals can affect health, and learn how to prevent exposure. (cdc.gov)
  • Cadmium use is generally decreasing because it is toxic (it is specifically listed in the European Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive) and nickel-cadmium batteries have been replaced with nickel-metal hydride and lithium-ion batteries. (wikipedia.org)
  • Substances Identified As Toxic Air Contaminants. (ca.gov)
  • Due to mechanical damage, gaseous or liquid substances can escape, which can be highly irritating, flammable or even toxic. (sdk.lu)
  • Always read the label to check whether there are any toxic substances. (betterwithcats.net)
  • Many of these released substances are not only potentially toxic to humans but also to flora and fauna, which renders fire and fire effluent not only able to cause incapacitation, injury or death in people but also a potentially potent environmental hazard [ 3 ]. (springer.com)
  • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Charles Xintaras, Sc.D. (cdc.gov)
  • In 2006, the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry received a request to determine whether a cluster of polycythemia vera patients existed in a northeast Pennsylvania community. (cdc.gov)
  • The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) prepare the National Priority List (NPL). (cdc.gov)
  • So, in the fall of 2010, the Toxic Substances Portal was launched to provide an easy, user-friendly "one-stop shop" for anyone seeking information on the health effects of toxic substances. (cdc.gov)
  • You can go to the Toxic Substance Portal to learn about the health hazards of these substances and the dangers of exposure. (cdc.gov)
  • The Toxic Substances Portal features clean lines, text matched to graphics, and three featured sections with easy click access to a large amount of health effects information. (cdc.gov)
  • Health care professionals can search the Toxic Substances Portal for specific information about health effects caused by exposure to toxic substances. (cdc.gov)
  • Take a look at the Toxic Substances Portal today! (cdc.gov)
  • The bluish-white metal that is known as cadmium is malleable, ductile and can easily be cut with a knife. (refractorymetal.org)
  • A relatively abundant, soft, bluish-white, transition metal, cadmium is known to cause cancer and occurs with zinc ores. (testbourne.com)
  • Cadmium occurs as a minor component in most zinc ores and is a byproduct of zinc production. (wikipedia.org)
  • Cd is primarily toxic to the kidney, especially to the pro … Zinc ores contain up … Cadmium releases can be carried to and deposited on areas remote from the sources of emission by means of long-range atmospheric transport. (feministlawprofessors.com)
  • The court agreed with the Corps' findings that dioxins would not need to be addressed directly since their 1975 EIS included an analysis and methods of dealing with similar organic compounds such as PCBs, a contaminant originating from industrial sources, especially GM's former plants in Saginaw. (review-mag.com)
  • Cadmium compounds were used to stabilize plastic. (epner.com)
  • Cadmium compounds are also toxic with a possible risk of irreversible effects on human health and accumulate in the human body, particularly the kidneys. (ghanabusinessnews.com)
  • Cadmium damages the kidneys, lungs, and bones. (cdc.gov)
  • food, or water leads to a buildup of cadmium in the · Cadmium particles in air can travel long distances kidneys and possible kidney disease. (cdc.gov)
  • Cadmium can also contaminate drinking water through corrosion of galvanized pipes and cadmium-containing solders. (feministlawprofessors.com)
  • Cadmium was for a long time used for corrosion resistant plating on steel. (epner.com)
  • Kirkham's expertise is in water and plant relations and heavy metal uptake, so she decided to conduct her own research in which she cultivated wheat plants exposed to microplastics, cadmium and both microplastics and cadmium. (greenbiz.com)
  • The plastics really were acting as the vector for uptake of the cadmium," she said. (greenbiz.com)
  • Each substance identified in this section has been determined by the State Board to be a toxic air contaminant as defined in Health and Safety Code section 39655. (ca.gov)
  • The strength and defensibility of the health assessment is greatly enhanced by the inclusion of information on the physical and chemical properties of the substance, its toxicokinetics and bioavailability, the type of toxic response that it elicits, the exposure concentration and duration necessary to produce the response, and the population at risk. (nationalacademies.org)
  • Solid comprising of combustible/flammable solids, toxic and corrosive solids (including radioactive substance), solid causing spontaneous ignition or violent reactions(in presence of air or water), solid explosives or detonators. (rlsdhamal.com)
  • Initially, toxic substance information was organized by publication, so only those with prior knowledge of ATSDR publications could locate substance information easily. (cdc.gov)
  • Most of the cadmium produced today is obtained from zinc byproducts and recovered from spent nickel-cadmium batteries. (calgarysundevilsbasketball.ca)
  • With the exception of its use in nickel-cadmium batteries, the use of cadmium is generally decreasing in all other applications. (epner.com)
  • Urinary cadmium has been shown to accurately reflect the A few studies in animals indicate that younger animals amount of cadmium in the body. (cdc.gov)
  • Cadmium (Cd), a by-product of zinc production, is one of the most toxic elements to which man can be exposed at work or in the environment. (feministlawprofessors.com)
  • Domestic sources of potentially toxic elements in wastewater are rarely quantified due to the difficulty in isolating them. (feministlawprofessors.com)
  • Cadmium is a relatively abundant element. (epner.com)