Product ID:BERYLLIUM 1,000 UG/ML OR 10,000 UG/ML, 5720
MSDS Date:03/09/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N068304
MSDS Number: CBHLW

J T BAKER INC

222 RED SCHOOL LANE
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865
US

Emergency Phone: 908-859-2151;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 800-424-8802

Cage: DO803

MALLINCKRODT BAKER, INC.

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 70829

ACETIC ACID, BERYLLIUM SALT; (BERYLLIUM ACETATE)

CAS: 543-81-7

RTECS: QU5775000

Fraction By Weight: <3%

OSHA PEL 0.002 MG/M3 (MFR)

ACGIH TLV: 0.002 MG/M3 (MFR)

NITRIC ACID (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7697-37-2

RTECS: QU5775000

Fraction By Weight: <4%

OSHA PEL 2 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 2 PPM;4 STEL

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: >93%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:INHALATION:HEADACHE, NAUSEA,
VOMITING, DIZZINESS, IRRITATION OF RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, PULMONARY
EDEMA, LUNG INFLAMMATION. SKIN/EYE CONTACT:SEVERE IRRITATION. SKIN
ABSORPTION:NONE IDENTIFIED. INGES TION:BURNS TO MOUTH, THROAT &
STOMACH, KIDNEY DISFUNCTION. CHRONIC:WARNING:THIS PRODUCT IS A
CHEMICAL (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO
CAUSE CANCER. THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS BERYLLIUM, WHICH IS LISTED AS
ACGIH SUSPECTED HUMAN CARCIN, NTP ANTIC HUMAN CARCIN & IARC
PROBABLE HUMAN CARCIN (GRPS 2 A & 2B. TARGET ORGANS:RESPIRATORY
SYSTEM, LUNGS, EYES, SKIN, TEETH, MUCOUS MEMBRANES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD. IF SWALLOWED, IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE LG AMT OF
MILK, MILK OF MAGNESIA/WHITES OF EGGS BEATEN W/WATER. INDUCE VOMIT.
INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHG, GIVE ARTF RESP. IF BRTHG
IS DFCL T, GIVE OXYG. SKIN:IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTYOF WATER FOR AT LST
15 MINS WHILE REMOVING CONTAM CLTHG & SHOES. WASH CLTHG BEFORE
RE-USE. EYE:IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LST 15 MINS.

Flash Point Method:CC
Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:REACTS W/MOST METALS TO PRODUCE HYDROGEN
GAS, WHICH CAN FORM AN EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE W/AIR.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT CLTHG.
STOP LEAK IF YOU CAN DO SO W/OUT RISK. VENTILATE AREA. NEUTRALIZE
SPILL W/SODA ASH/LIME. WITH CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATL INTO
CLEAN, DRY CNTNR & COVER; REMOVE FROM AREA. FLUSH SPILL AREA
(SUPDAT)
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH OR LIME.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CNTNR TIGHTLY CLSD. SUITABLE FOR
ANY GEN CHEM STOR AREA. ISOLATE FROM INCOMPAT MATLS. AVOID CONT
W/SKIN.
Other Precautions:CAUSES SEV IRRIT. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED/INHALED.
NOTE:REPORTED AS CAUSING CANCER IN LAB ANIMALS. EXCERCISE DUE CARE.
DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, ON CLTHG. DO NOT BREATHE VAP. USE
W/ADEQ VENT.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS(SUPDAT)
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . THIS IS A LAB-USE PROD FOR WHICH NO (SUPDAT)
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPILL PROC:W/WATER. J.T. BAKER NEUTRASORB/TEAM 'LOW NA+' ACID
NEUTRALIZERS ARE REC FOR SPILLS OF THIS PROD. EYE PROT:& FULL
LENGTH FACESHIELD . OTHER PROT EQUIP:INDUS PROT EQUIP HAS BEEN
DESIGNA TED. WHEN HNDLG LIQ PRODS, SECONDARY PROT CNTNRS MUST BE
USED FOR CARRYING.

Solubility in Water:COMPLETE (100%)
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID; ODORLESS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:98

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG BASES, STRONG REDUCING AGENTS, ALKALIES, MOST COMMON METALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF NITROGEN.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE &
LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBER:P-15
(ACUTE HAZARDOUS WASTE).

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