M A T E R I A L S A F E T Y D A T A S H E E T BERYLLIUM ================================================================================ SECTION I - Product Identification ================================================================================ PRODUCT NAME: BERYLLIUM FORMULA: BE FORMULA WT: 9.01 CAS NO.: COMMON SYNONYMS: N/A ================================================================================ Precautionary Labeling ================================================================================ N/A ================================================================================ SECTION II - Hazardous Components ================================================================================ N/A ================================================================================ SECTION III - Physical Data ================================================================================ BOILING POINT: 2970C VAPOR PRESSURE @ 1910C (MM HG): 7.6 MELTING POINT: 1278C * VAPOR DENSITY (AIR=1): N/A SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.848 EVAPORATION RATE: N/A (H2O=1) (BUTYL ACETATE=1) SOLUBILITY(H2O): INSOLUBLE PERCENT VOLATILES BY VOLUME: N/A APPEARANCE & ODOR: GRAYISH-WHITE METAL ================================================================================ SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data ================================================================================ FLASH POINT: N/A FLAMMABLE LIMITS: UPPER - N/A % LOWER - N/A % FIRE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA SMOTHER FIRE. DO NOT USE WATER OR CO2 WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS, PROTECTIVE CLOTHING SPECIAL FIRE-FIGHTING PROCEDURES DUST CAN CAUSE EXPLOSIVE HAZARD UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS ARE HIGHLY TOXIC ================================================================================ SECTION V - Health Hazard Data ================================================================================ THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE (TLV/TWA): 2 UG/M3 EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE HIGHLY TOXIC. CAN IRRITATE EYES AND SKIN. ACUTE INHALATION COUGHING, CHEST PAIN, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, WEAKNESS, PULMONARY EDEMA EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP/WATER EYES: WASH WITH WATER INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR INGESTION: GET MEDICAL ATTENTION ================================================================================ SECTION VI - Reactivity Data ================================================================================ STABILITY: STABLE CONDITIONS TO AVOID: INCOMPATIBILES: BASES, CCL4 AND CL3CCH3,P,F,CL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: COX ================================================================================ SECTION VII - Spill and Disposal Procedures ================================================================================ STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN THE EVENT OF A SPILL OR DISCHARGE WET MOPPING OR VACUUM ================================================================================ SECTION VIII - Protective Equipment ================================================================================ PROVIDE ADEQUATE GENERAL AND EXHAUST VENTILATION PROTECT EYES AND SKIN WITH SAFETY GOGGLES AND GLOVES ================================================================================ SECTION IX - Storage and Handling Precautions ================================================================================ N/A ================================================================================ SECTION X - Transportation Data and Additional Information ================================================================================ ANIMAL STUDIES HAVE SHOWN BERYLLIUM TO PRODUCE LUNG AND BONE TUMOR; SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (TM) and (R) : Registered Trademarks N/A = Not Applicable OR Not Available The information published in this Material Safety Data Sheet has been compiled from our experience and data presented in various technical publications. It is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for adoption of necessary safety precautions. We reserve the right to revise Material Safety Data Sheets periodically as new information becomes available. Copyright by Manufacturer LICENSE GRANTED TO MAKE UNLIMITED COPIES FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY by OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY .