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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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