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beryllium

CAS 7440-41-7 · Be
Hazard class
Danger — Health hazard, Toxic
Pictograms
Health hazardToxic
H-statements
  • H350i May cause cancer by inhalation
  • H330 Fatal if inhaled
  • H301 Toxic if swallowed
  • H335 May cause respiratory irritation
  • H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
  • H315 Causes skin irritation
  • H319 Causes serious eye irritation
  • H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
Common uses (US EPA CDR)
Alloys
Workplace exposure limits
NIOSH REL Ca Not to exceed 0.0005 mg/m3
OSHA PEL TWA 0.002 mg/m3 C 0.005 mg/m3 0.025 mg/m3 [30-minute maximum peak]
IDLH (metal) DS1750000 (metal) Ca [4 mg/m3 (as Be)]
Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.
Synonyms
BERYLLIUM · Glucinium · Beryllium metal · Beryllium metallic · Glucinum · Beryllium, elemental · Beryllium dust · Beryllium powder
Molecular weight
9.012183 g/mol
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Health hazard · Toxic
Data source
Harmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VI
Legally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.
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