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Cadmium oxide Toxicity (LD50)
The median lethal dose (LD50) for Cadmium oxide is
72 mg
per
*
*Value is measured via oral route in rat
Compound Information
Cadmium oxide (Also known as: Cadmium Monoxide, (CdO)) appears as brown crystals or brown amorphous powder. It is used as an electroplating chemical and in the manufacture of cadmium electrodes, and as a component of silver alloys, phosphors, semiconductors, glass and ceramic glazes. It was formerly used by veterinarians to kill worms and parasites. It can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion. Suspected human carcinogen.
CdO
Molecular weight: 128.41Chemical formula: CdO
Information presented on this page is purely for research purposes only. It is NOT intended for clinical or diagnostic applications. To request additional information and datasets for Cadmium oxide, please contact info@aatbio.com.
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References
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MLA
"Quest Database™ Cadmium oxide Toxicity (LD50)." AAT Bioquest, Inc., 6 Dec. 2025, https://www.aatbio.com/resources/toxicity-lethality-median-dose-td50-ld50/cadmium-oxide.
APA
AAT Bioquest, Inc. (2025, December 6). Quest Database™ Cadmium oxide Toxicity (LD50). AAT Bioquest. https://www.aatbio.com/resources/toxicity-lethality-median-dose-td50-ld50/cadmium-oxide.
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