Compounds & Effects - Cadmium

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What risks are associated with cadmium?

Compounds & Effects - Cadmium

Constituent in some solder and brazing materials. Fumes can cause severe lung irritation and fatal pulmonary edema. Can also result in kidney damage, anemia, and damage to teeth, bones, and liver. May also cause lung and prostate cancer.

   

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