Not classified.
H301 Toxic if swallowed
H311 Toxic in contact with skin
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H330 Fatal if inhaled
H350 May cause cancer
H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
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Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Refer for medical attention.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention . Wear protective gloves when administering first aid.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention .
Any dramatic weight loss should be considered as possible first indication of beryllium disease. Inhalation causes irritation of nose, throat, and lungs, severe pneumonitis, and/or pulmonary edema. Ingestion causes fatigue, weakness, loss of appetite. Contact with eyes causes severe irritation and burns. Contact with skin causes dermatitis and non-healing ulcers. (USCG, 1999)
Immediate first aid: Ensure that adequate decontamination has been carried out. If patient is not breathing, start artificial respiration, preferably with a demand-valve resuscitator, bag-valve-mask device, or pocket mask, as trained. Perform CPR as necessary. Immediately flush contaminated eyes with gently flowing water. Do not induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs, lean patient forward or place on left side (head-down position, if possible) to maintain an open airway and prevent aspiration. Keep patient quiet and maintain normal body temperature. Obtain medical attention. Beryllium and Related Compounds
If material involved in fire: Extinguish fire using agent suitable for type of surrounding fire. (Material itself does not burn or burns with difficulty.) Use water in flooding quantities as fog. Use "alcohol" foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. Beryllium compound, NOS
Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Toxic and irritating vapor of unburned material may form in fire. (USCG, 1999)
Use fine water spray. In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.
Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.
Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.
Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus.
Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.
Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Separated from strong acids and food and feedstuffs. Well closed. Store only in original container. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.Separated from strong acids, food and feedstuffs . Well closed.
TLV: (as Be): (inhalable fraction): 0.00005 mg/m3, as TWA; (skin); (SEN); A1 (confirmed human carcinogen).MAK: sensitization of respiratory tract and skin (SAH); carcinogen category: 1
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Ensure adequate ventilation. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Set up emergency exits and the risk-elimination area.
Wear face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
Protective gloves. Protective clothing.
Use closed system.
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Beryllium fluoride is an odorless white solid. Denser than water. (USCG, 1999)
Tetrahedral crystals or glass
Odorless
545°C
1175°C
Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
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Very soluble in water; slightly soluble in ethanol
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1.98
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NIOSH considers beryllium and beryllium compounds (as Be) to be a potential occupational carcinogen. Beryllium and beryllium compounds (as Be)
Reacts with strong acids.
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It reacts with water to form hydrofluoric acid, a source of fluoride ions. Unlike other halide ions, the fluoride ion is quite reactive, acting as a weak base and participating in some unique reactions. In particular, fluorides react strongly with compounds containing calcium, magnesium, or silicon ions, which means that solutions containing soluble fluorides are corrosive to both living tissue and glass. Hydrofluoric acid can cause severe chemical burns and is one of the few materials that can etch glass. It is also a toxic gas in its anhydrous form.
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Reacts with strong acids .
Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
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There is sufficient evidence in humans for the carcinogenicity of beryllium and beryllium compounds. Beryllium and beryllium compounds cause cancer of the lung. There is sufficient evidence in experimental animals for the carcinogenicity of beryllium and beryllium compounds. Beryllium and beryllium compounds are carcinogenic to humans (Group 1). Beryllium and beryllium compounds
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The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Inhalation of dust or fume may cause chemical pneumonitis. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated. Exposure could cause death.
Sensitization to the substance, through repeated or prolonged inhalation or skin contact, may result in serious granulomatous lung disease (chronic beryllium disease). This substance is carcinogenic to humans.
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed.
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The material can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing. Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. Do not discharge to sewer systems.
Containers can be triply rinsed (or equivalent) and offered for recycling or reconditioning. Alternatively, the packaging can be punctured to make it unusable for other purposes and then be disposed of in a sanitary landfill. Controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing is possible for combustible packaging materials.
ADR/RID: UN1566 (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: UN1566 (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: UN1566 (For reference only, please check.)
ADR/RID: BERYLLIUM COMPOUND, N.O.S. (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: BERYLLIUM COMPOUND, N.O.S. (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: BERYLLIUM COMPOUND, N.O.S. (For reference only, please check.)
ADR/RID: 6.1 (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: 6.1 (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: 6.1 (For reference only, please check.)
ADR/RID: II (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: II (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: II (For reference only, please check.)
ADR/RID: No
IMDG: No
IATA: No
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The symptoms of acute pneumonitis following a massive short-term exposure do not become manifest until 3 days.Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested.Do NOT take working clothes home.Isolate contaminated clothing by sealing in a bag or other container.