12442-27-2

Basic information

• Product Name: cadmium zinc sulphide
• Synonyms: cadmium zinc sulphide;Cadmium zinc sulfide ((Cd,Zn)S);ZINCCADMIUMSULPHIDE;Einecs 235-672-6
• CAS NO: 12442-27-2
• Molecular Formula: CdS2Zn
• Molecular Weight: 241.931
• EINECS: 235-672-6
• Product Categories: Inorganics
• Mol File: 12442-27-2.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Appearance: /
• CAS DataBase Reference: cadmium zinc sulphide(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: cadmium zinc sulphide(12442-27-2)
• EPA Substance Registry System: cadmium zinc sulphide(12442-27-2)

Safety Data

• RIDADR: 2570
• HazardClass: 6.1(b)
• PackingGroup: III
• Hazardous Substances Data: 12442-27-2(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

Cadmium zinc sulphide is a chemical compound that is a mixture of cadmium, zinc, and sulfur. It is commonly used in the manufacturing of luminescent materials, particularly in the form of a pigment known as cadmium zinc sulfide (CZS). This pigment is utilized in applications such as inks, paints, and plastics to produce a yellow-to-red luminescence under ultraviolet light. Additionally, cadmium zinc sulphide has been used in military applications, specifically as a key component in the production of camouflage paints and coatings, due to its ability to effectively block and scatter infrared radiation. However, due to concerns regarding the toxicity of cadmium, the use of cadmium zinc sulphide in certain products has diminished, and alternative materials are being sought for luminescent and infrared-reflective applications.