Product ID:AIBEMET
MSDS Date:10/01/1996
FSC:9650
NIIN:00N080818
MSDS Number: CFZNP

BRUSH WELLMAN INC

14710 W PORTAGE RIVER S ROAD
ELMORE, OH 43416-9502
US

Emergency Phone: 800-862-4118;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 800-862-4118

Cage: 4B151

BRUSH WELLMAN INC.

ELMORE, OH 43416-9502 US

Telephone: 800-862-4118; -4177 (FAX)

Cage: 4B151

BERYLLIUM (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-41-7

RTECS: DS1750000

OSHA PEL 0.002 MG/M3, Z-2

ACGIH TLV: .002 MG/M3, A2; 9495

ALUMINUM; (ALUMINUM DUST) (SARA 313)

CAS: 7429-90-5

RTECS: BD0330000

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 DUST; 9495

ALUMINUM; (ALUMINUM FUMES AND RESP DUST) (SARA 313)

CAS: 7429-90-5

RTECS: BD0330000

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 DUST; 9495

OF INGOTS IS DESIRABLE PRIOR TO MELTING. MOLTEN

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

IN SUSPENSION CAN RSLT IN THE CONC BUILDING

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

DURING USE. THE COOLANT RESERVOIR SHOULD BE ENCLSD &

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

EXPOS ALSO MAY OCCUR DURING REPAIR/MAINTENANCE

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

MAINTENANCE/REPAIR OF AIR CLEANING EQUIP, STRUCTURAL

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

CASES OF ILLNESS RSLG FROM INGEST OF THIS MATL.

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

W/METAL DUST, FUME/POWDER DURING HAND TO MOUTH

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

ETC. THESE PRODS ARE NOT INTENDED FOR INTERNAL

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

THIS PROD IS IN

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

ALLERGIC DERMAL RESPONSE/SKIN ABSORPTION. SKIN

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

PARTICULATE IRRIT/MECH INJURY TO THE EYES BY

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

W/AIRBORNE PARTICULATE (CHIPS, DUST/POWDER)/CNTCT TO

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

IS INSOL & DOES NOT CAUSE ACUTE HLTH EFTS. CHRONIC

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

SERIOUS, CHRONIC LUNG DISEASE CALLED CHRONIC

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

LUNG DISEASE CAN BE FATAL. SYMPS MAY INCL COUGH,

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

FATIGUE. LONG-TERM EFTS MAY INCL LOSS OF LUNG

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

HEART W/EVENTUAL PERM IMPAIRMENT. CHRONIC BERYLLIUM

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

IN WHICH THE TISS OF THE LUNGS BECOME INFLAMED

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

W/ACCOMPANYING FIBROSIS, MAY RESTRICT THE EXCHANGE

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

ALLERGIC RESPONSE TO BERYLLIUM IS LIMITED TO

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

IS RELATED TO GENETIC FACTORS. EXPOS TO AIRBORNE

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

LUNG FIBROSIS.

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHAL:AN EXPOS TO AIRBORNE BERYLLIUM
IN EXCESS OF THE OCCUP STD CAN OCCUR WHEN MACHINING, MELTING,
CASTING, DROSS HNDLG, PICKING, ABRASIVE CUTTING, WELDING, GRINDING,
SANDING, POLISHING, MILLING, CRUS HING/OTHERWISE ABRADING THE SURF
OF THIS MATL IN A MANNER WHICH GENERATES FINELY DIVIDED PARTICLES
(EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:BERYLLIUM:IARC MONO, SUPPLIMENT, VOL 58,
PG 41, 1993:GROUP 1. NTP 7TH ANNUAL RPT ON CARCIN, 1994:ANTICIPATED
(ING 25)
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:MACHINING OPERATIONS CONDUCTED UNDER A
FLOOD OF LIQ COOLANT USUALLY REQUIRE COMPLETE HOODED CONTAINMENT &
LOCAL EXHAUST VENT. OPENINGS INTO THE HOOD MUST BE BAFFLED TO
PREVENT RELEASE OF FAST MOVING PARTICLES. THE CYCLING THROUGH
MACHINE OF LIQ LUBRICANT/COOLANT CONTAINING FINELY DIVIDED
BERYLLIUM (ING 5)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERS W/IMPAIRED PULM FUNCTION,
AIRWAY DISEASES/CNDTNS SHUCH AS ASTHMA, EMPHYSEMA, CHRONIC
BRONCHITIS, ETC. FOR MORE SPECIFIC INFORMATION CONTACT NEHC .

First Aid:INGEST: CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTF RESP) . EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
W/POTABLE WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 MINUTES, SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM
MD . SKIN: FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. CALL MD . CONTACT NEHC
FOR MORE SPECIFIC INFORMATION .

Flash Point:N/A TO SOLIDS
Extinguishing Media:ONLY IN POWDER/OTHER FINELY DIVIDED FORM DOES
BERYLLIUM & ALUMINUM PRESENT A SPECIAL FIRE PROBLEM. TO EXTING A
(SUPDAT)
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:INGOTS/SOLIDS MAY CNTN SHRINKAGE CAVITIES
WHICH PERMIT ENTRAPMENT OF H*2O. TO ELIM MOISTURE PRIOR TO USE IN
ANY METAL OPERATION & TO SAFEGUARD (SUPDAT)

Spill Release Procedures:IN SOLID FORM, THIS MATL POSES NO SPECIAL
HLTH/ENVIRON RISK. IF THIS MATL IS IN POWDER/DUST FORM, ESTABLISH A
RESTICTED ENTRY ZONE BASED ON THE SEVERITY OF THE SPILL. FOR MORE
SPECIFIC INFORMATION CON TACT NEHC .
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:WHERE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING PARTS WITH
SHARP EDGES. STORE IN A DRY AREA. VACUUM & WET CLEANING METHODS,
ARE RECOMMENDED FOR DUST REMOVAL.
Other Precautions:BE CERTAIN TO DE-ENERGIZE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, AS
NECESSARY, BEFORE BEGINNING WET CLEANING. VACUUM CLEANERS W/HIGH
EFFECTIVE PARTICULATE AIR (HEPA) FITERS ARE RECOMMENDED. CONTACT
NEHC FOR MORE SPECIFI C INFORMATION .

Respiratory Protection:WHEN POTENTIAL EXPOS ARE ABOVE THE OCCUP LIMITS
SHOWN IN SECTION 2, NIOSH APPRVD RESPS MUST BE USED AS SPECIFIED BY
AN INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST/OTHER QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL. FOR MORE
SPECIFIC INFORMATION CONTACT NEHC .
Ventilation:WHENEVER POSS, THE USE OF LOC EXHST. FOR MORE SPECIFIC
INFORMATION CONTACT NEHC .
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . FOR MORE SPECIFIC INFO CONTACT NEHC .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXTING MEDIA:METAL POWDER FIRE, USE CLASS D FIRE EXTINGUISHING POWDER.
DO NOT USE H*2O TO EXTINGUISH FIRES AROUND OPERATIONS INVOLVING
MOLTEN METAL DUE TO THE POTENTIAL FOR STEAM EXPLOSIONS. EXPLO HAZ
:AGAINST POSS STEAM EXPLOSION HAZ, INGOTS SHOULD BE THOROUGHLY DRY
BEFORE CHARGING INTO A FURNACE. PREHEATING (ING 4)

Solubility in Water:NONE
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NONE

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS & CAUSTIC SOLN. CONTACT NEHC FOR MORE SPECIFIC INFORMATION.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,
STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS . FOR MORE SPECIFIC INFORMATION CONTACT
NEHC .

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