Melting point :568 °C(lit.)
Boiling point :960 °C
Density :1.01 g/mL at 20 °C
vapor density :6.3 (vs air)
vapor pressure :10 mm Hg ( 656 °C)
Flash point :960°C
storage temp. :2-8°C
solubility :H₂O: soluble
form :beads
color :White
Specific Gravity :4.047
Water Solubility :1400 g/L (20 ºC)
Sensitive :Hygroscopic
Crystal Structure :CdCl2 type
crystal system :Three sides
Merck :14,1617
Space group :R3m
Lattice constant :

a/nm	b/nm	c/nm	α/o	β/o	γ/o	V/nm3
0.3846	0.3846	1.749	90	90	120	0.2241

Exposure limits :ACGIH: TWA 0.01 mg/m3; TWA 0.002 mg/m3
NIOSH: IDLH 9 mg/m3 Stability :Stable. Reacts violently with bromine trifluoride and potassium. Incompatible with acids, oxidizing agents, sulfur, selenium and tellurium. Hygroscopic.
CAS DataBase Reference :10108-64-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference :Cadmium dichloride(10108-64-2)
EPA Substance Registry System :Cadmium dichloride (10108-64-2)

Symbol(GHS):
Signal word:	Danger
Hazard statements:	Code Hazard statements Hazard class Category Signal word Pictogram P-Codes H301 Toxic if swalloed Acute toxicity,oral Category 3 Danger P264, P270, P301+P310, P321, P330,P405, P501 H330 Fatal if inhaled Acute toxicity,inhalation Category 1, 2 Danger P260, P271, P284, P304+P340, P310,P320, P403+P233, P405, P501 H340 May cause genetic defects Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1A, 1B Danger H350 May cause cancer Carcinogenicity Category 1A, 1B Danger H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child Reproductive toxicity Category 1A, 1B Danger H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure Category 1 Danger P260, P264, P270, P314, P501 H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard Category 1 Warning P273, P391, P501
Precautionary statements:	P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264 Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P273 Avoid release to the environment.