Product ID:S.G. GIMBAL-78051-301
MSDS Date:06/01/1989
FSC:1420
NIIN:00-927-2492
MSDS Number: BJCRB

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BERYLLIUM (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-41-7

RTECS: DS1750000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 2 UG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.002PPM; A2; 9293

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: PNEUMONITUS, PULMONARY
EDEMA, LIVER DAMAGE, SPLEEN & HEART, LESIONS, COUGH, CHEST PAIN,
SHORTNESS OF BREATH, WEAKNESS, CHILLS, FEVER, & LUNG DISEASE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: PHENUMONITUS, PULMONARY EDEMA,
LIVER DAMAGE, SPLEEN & HEART, LESIONS, COUGH, CHEST PAIN, SHORTNESS
OF BREATH, WEAKNESS, CHILLS, LUNG DISEASES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:LUNG DISEASE

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, RESTORE BREATHING, GET MED
ATT. EYES: FLUSH W/RUNNING WATER FOR 15 MINS, INCLUDING UNDER
EYELIDS, SEEK MED ATT. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER. SEEK MEDICAL
ATTENTION. INGE STION: NOT CONSIDERED A HAZARD BECAUSE ABSORPTION
IS SO LOW.

Extinguishing Media:DRY POWDER EXTINGUISHER, SAND OR SALT. DON'T USE
WATER OR CO2
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & FULL
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:A CLOUD OF BERYLLIUM DUST IN AIR CAN BE
EXPLOSIVE.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE/ENCLOSE AREA. CLEAN WHILE USING
RESPIRATORS/PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.

Handling and Storage Precautions:WASH HANDS & ARMS BEFORE LEAVING. NO
EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING IN CONTROLLED AREA. KEEP IN DRY AREA
FROM CHEMICALS. DON'T PRODUCE DUST.
Other Precautions:BERYLLIUM FABRICATION OPERATIONS MUST BE DONE IN A
CONTROLLED BERYLLIUM AREA.

Respiratory Protection:FULL FACE HEPA RESPIRATOR >10 UG/CUM, SCBA >50
UG/CUM.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: W/HEPA FILTRATION. MECHANICAL: ROOM MUST
HAVE NEGATIVE PRESSURE.
Protective Gloves:AS REQUIRED
Eye Protection:MANDATORY
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, COATS, GARMENTS.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS/ARMS BEFORE LEAVING. NO EATING,
DRINKING OR SMOKING IN CONTROLLED AREA.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:2970C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1280C
Vapor Pres:7.6
Spec Gravity:1.85
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:GRAY METAL; NO ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
PHOSPHOROUS, FLUORINE, CHLORINE, MOLTEN LITHIUM, FREON/METHANOL
MIXTURES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:ACIDS, BASES, CHLORINATED HYDROCARBONS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF BERYLLIUM

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS. POISON LABEL REQUIRED.

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