Product ID:ALBEMET 120
MSDS Date:10/01/1996
FSC:9650
NIIN:00N076344
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CJLBT

BRUSH WELLMAN INC

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

Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 800-862-4118

Preparer: MARC KOLANZ

Cage: 4B151

BRUSH WELLMAN INC.

ELMORE, OH 43416-9502 US

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

Cage: 4B151

BERYLLIUM

CAS: 7440-41-7

RTECS: DS1750000

OSHA PEL see Table Z-2

ACGIH TLV: 0.002 MG/M3

ALUMINIUM

CAS: 7429-90-5

RTECS: BD0330000

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: PROD IS INSOL & DOES NOT CAUSE
ACUTE HLTH EFTS. CHRONIC: INHALING DUST/FUMES CONTAINING BERYLLIUM
MAY CAUSE SERIOUS, CHRONIC LUNG DISEASE CALLED CHRONIC BERYLLIUM
DISEASE (CBD). OVER TIME LUNG DISEASE CAN BE FATAL. SYMPS MAY INCL
COUGH, CHEST PAIN, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, WT LOSS, WEAK, & FATG.
LONG-TERM EFTS MAY INCL LOSS OF LUNG FUNC, FIBROSIS/SUBSEQUENT
SECONDARY EFTS ON HEART W/EVENTUAL PE RM IMPAIRMENT. CHRONIC
BERYLLIUM DISEASE IS A HYPERSENSITIVE/ALLERGIC CNDTN IN WHICH TISS
OF LUNGS BECOME INFLAMED W/CELLULAR NODULAR RXN. THIS INFLAMM,
SOMETIMES W/ACCOMPANYING FIBROSIS, MAY RESTRICT EXCHANGE OF OXYGEN
(EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:BERYLLIUM: IARC MONOGRAPHS ON EVALUATION
OF CARCINOGENIC RISK OF CHEMICALS TO MAN, VOLUME 58, PAGE 41, 1993:
GROUP 1. NTP 8TH ANNUAL REPORT ON CARCINOGENS, 1998: REASONABLY
ANTICIPATED TO BE HUMAN CAR CINOGEN. HUMAN: LUNG FIBROSIS.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: W/LUNGS & BLOODSTREAM. THIS ALLERGIC
RESPONSE TO BERYLLIUM IS LIMITED TO SUSCEPTIBLE PERS. MED SCIENCE
SUGGESTS THIS SUSCEPTIBILITY IS RELATED TO GENETIC FACTORS. EXPOS
TO AIRBORNE BERYLLIUM DOES NOT CAUSE CHRONIC RXN IN MOST PEOPLE.
CONT NEHC FOR MORE INFO . --OTHER INFO: SOME MD'S & ARE EFFECTIVE
IN SELECTED CASES. DECISION ABOUT TREATMENT DEPENDS ON SITUATION.
FOR MOST PART, TRE ATMENT IS RESERVED FOR THOSE PERS W/SYMPS &
MEASURABLE LOSS OF LUNG FUNC. VALUE OF STARTING ORAL STEROID
TREATMENT, BEFORE SIGNS/SYMPS ARE EVIDENT, REMAINS A MED UNRESOLVED
ISSUE CURRENTLY UNDER STUDY . (TOX INFO)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:IMPAIRED PULM FUNC, AIRWAY
DISEASES, ASTHMA, EMPHYSEMA, CHRONIC BRONCH. IF PRIOR DMG/DISEASE
TO NEUROLOGIC, CIRCULATORY, HEMATOLOGIC/URINARY SYS,
SCREENING/EXAMINATIONS SHOULD BE CONDUCTED.

First Aid:INHAL: IF BRTHG HAS STOPPED, PERFORM ARTF RESP & GET MED
HELP. INGEST: DRINK LGE QTYS OF WATER & ATTEMPT TO INDUCE VOMIT IF
CONSCIOUS. GET MED HELP. SKIN: SKIN CONTAM W/DUST/POWDER CAN BE
REMOVED BY W ASHING W/SOAP & WATER. GET MED HELP IF IRRIT PERSISTS.
ACCIDENTAL IMPLANTATION OF MATL BENEATH SKIN REQS IT BE REMOVED TO
PVNT INFECTION/DEVEL OF CORN-LIKE LESION. EYES: FLUSH W/LOT OF
CLEAN WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. GET MED HELP IF IRRIT PERSISTS.
CONT LENSES SHOULD NOT BE WORN WHEN WORKING W/METAL DUSTS & POWDERS
BECAUSE CONT LENS MUST BE REMOVED TO PROVIDE ADEQ TREATMENT. (SUP
DAT)

Flash Point:N/A TO SOLIDS
Extinguishing Media:TO EXTING METAL POWDER FIRE, USE CLASS D FIRE
EXTING POWDER. DO NOT USE WATER TO EXTING FIRES AROUND OPERATIONS
INVOLVING MOLTEN METAL DUE TO POTENTIAL FOR STEAM EXPLOSIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:INGOTS/SOLIDS MAY CONTAIN SHRINKAGE
CAVITIES WHICH PERMIT ENTRAPMENT OF WATER. TO ELIM MOISTURE PRIOR
TO USE IN ANY MELTING & TO SAFEGUARD AGAINST STEAM EXPLO, THORO DRY
INGOTS BEFORE CHARGING INTO FU RNACE. PREHEATING OF INGOTS IS
DESIRABLE PRIOR TO MELTING. MOLTEN ALUMINUM IN CONT W/WATER MAY
REACT W/EXPLO FORCE.

Spill Release Procedures:IN SOLID FORM, MATL POSES NO SPECIAL
HLTH/ENVIRON RISK. IF IN PWDR/DUST FORM, ESTABLISH RESTRICTED ENTRY
ZONE BASED ON SEV OF SPILL. PERS MUST WEAR ADEQ NIOSH APPRVD RESP
PROT & PROT CLTHG. CLEANUP SH OULD BE CONDUCTED W/VACUUM SYS
UTILIZING HIGH EFFICIENCY PARTICULATE AIR (HEPA) FILTRATION SYS
FOLLOWED BY WET CLEANING METHS. SPECIAL PREC MUST BE TAKEN WHEN
CHANGING FILTERS ON (ECOLOGICAL INFO)

Handling and Storage Precautions:DURING REPAIR/MAINT ACTIVITIES POTNTL
EXISTS FOR EXPOS IN EXCESS OF OCCUP STDS. UNDER THESE CNDTNS, PROT
WORKERS CAN REQ USE OF SPECIFIC WORK PRACTS/PROC INVOLVING COMBINED
USE OF VENT, WET & VACUUM C LEANING METHS, RESP PROT, DECONTAM,
SPECIAL PROT CLTHG, & RESTRICTED WORK ZONES. STORE IN DRY AREA.
Other Precautions:I/A/W OSHA REG 29 CFR 1910.252 WELDING/CUTTING
INDOORS, OUTDOORS/IN CONFINED SPACES INVOLVING BERYLLIUM CONTAINING
BASE/FILLER METALS SHALL BE DONE USING LOC EXHST VENT & AIRLINE
NIOSH APPRVD RESPS UN LESS ATM TESTS UNDER MOST ADVERSE CNDTNS HAVE
ESTABLISHED WORKER'S EXPOS ACCEPTABLE. CONT NEHC FOR M ORE INFO .

Respiratory Protection:WHEN POTNTL EXPOS ARE ABOVE OCCUP LIMS, NIOSH
APPRVD RESPS MUST BE USED AS SPECIFIED BY INDUS HYGIENIST/OTHER
QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL. USERS MUST BE MED EVALUATED TO DETERM IF
CAPABLE OF WEARING RESP. QUANTITATIVE &/OR QUALITATIVE FIT TESTING
& RESP TRAINING MUST BE SATISFACTORILY COMPLETED BY ALL PERS PRIOR
TO USE. RESP USERS MUST BE CLEAN (TRANSPORT INFO)
Ventilation:LOC EXHST VENT/OTHER ENGINEERING CTLS IS PREF METH OF
CONTROLLING EXPOS TO AIRBORNE DUST & FUME. CHECK VENT EQUIP
REGULARLY. CONT NEHC FOR MORE INFO .
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER MTG ANSI DESIGN
CRIT. NO PROT EQUIP REQD WHEN HNDLG SOLID FORMS. WEAR FIRE RET
CLTHG & MOLTEN METAL SPLASH RESIST GARMENTS AS NEC FOR PROT. CONT
NEHC FOR MORE INFO .
Work Hygienic Practices:VACUUM/WET CLEANING METHS REC FOR DUST REMOVAL.
BE CERTAIN TO DE-ENERGIZE ELEC SYS, AS NEC, BEFORE BEGINNING WET
CLEANING. AVOID USE OF COMPRESSED AIR/BROOMS. CONT NEHC FOR MORE
INFO .
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRST AID PROC: TREATMENT OF CHRONIC BERYLLIUM DISEASE: THERE IS NO
KNOWN TREATMENT WHICH WILL CURE CHRONIC BERYLLIUM DISEASE.
PREDNISONE/OTHER CORTICOSTEROIDS ARE MOST SPECIFIC TREATMENT
CURRENTLY AV AIL. THEY ARE DIRECTED AT SUPPRESSING IMMUNOLOGICAL
RXN & HAVE BEEN EFFECTIVE IN DIMINISHING MANY SIGNS & (OTHER INFO)

Melt/Freeze Pt:=1098.9C, ######F
Solubility in Water:NONE
Appearance and Odor:GRAY SOLID; NO ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NONE

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REACTS WITH SOME ACIDS AND CAUSTIC SOLUTIONS TO PRODUCE HYDROGEN GAS.
HYDROGEN GAS CAN BE AN EXPLOSION HAZARD. POWDERED ALUMINUM AND
CHLORINATED HYDROCARBONS MAY REACT WITH EXPLOSIVE FORCE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:THIS ALLOY IS STABLE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE.

Waste Disposal Methods:SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT: WHEN SPENT PRODUCTS ARE
DECLARED SOLID WASTES (NO LONGER RECYCLABLE), THEY MUST BE LABELED,
MANAGED AND DISPOSED OF, IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND
LOCAL REQUIREMENTS. T HIS MATERIAL IS NOT CLASSIFIED AS A HAZARDOUS
WASTE UNDER FEDERAL LAW. CONTACT NEHC FOR MORE INFORMA TION .

Toxicological Information:FOR QUESTIONS CONCERNING TOX INFO WRITE TO:
MED DIRECTOR, AT ADDRESS ON FIRST PAGE. EFTS OF OVEREXP: SOME MD'S
ARE CONCERNED THAT THEIR PATIENTS MAY DEVELOP RESIST TO MEDICATION
IF IT IS STARTED TOO S OON. EFTS OF CONTINUED LOW EXPOS TO
BERYLLIUM ARE UNKNOWN FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE SENSITIZED TO
BERYLLIUM/WHO HAVE DIAGNOSIS OF CHRONIC BERYLLIUM DISEASE. THIS
UNCERTAINTY LEADS SOME MD'S TO ADVISE RE DUCTION/ELIM OF FURTHER
EXPOS TO BERYLLIUM. SOME PERS HAVE DEVELOPED CBD/GRADUALLY BECOME
WORSE AFTER REMOVAL FROM FURTHER EXPOS. OTHER HAVE CONTINUED TO
WORK IN BERYLLIUM INDUSTRY W/OUT ANY ADDNL SYM PS. CONT NEHC FOR
MORE INFO .

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecological:MATL IS INSOL IN WATER. CAN BE RECYCLED; CONT YOUR SALES
REPRESENTATIVE. ENVIRON SURVEILLANCE: EXPOS TO AIRBORNE MATLS
SHOULD BE DETERMINED BY HAVING AIR SAMPLES TAKEN IN EMPLOYEE BRTHG
ZONE, WORK ARE A, & DEPARTMENT. FREQUENCY & TYPE OF AIRSAMPLING
SHOULD BE AS SPECIFIED BY INDUS HYGIENIST/OTHER QUALIFIED
PROFESSIONAL. AIR SAMPLE RSLTS SHOULD BE MADE AVAIL TO EMPLOYEES.
--SPILL PROC: HEPA VACUUM C LEANERS USED TO CLEAN UP POTENTIALLY
TOX MATLS. CAUTION SHOULD BE TAKEN TO MIN AIRBORNE GENERATION OF
POWDER/DUST SPILLS TO ENVIRON OF AIR & WATER. CONT NEHC FOR MORE
INFO .

Transport Information:THERE ARE NO U.S. DOT HAZ MATL REGS WHICH APPLY
TO PACKAGING & LABELING OF THIS PROD AS SHIPPED BY BRUSH WELLMAN.
HAZ COMMUNICATION REGS OF U.S. OCCUP SFTY & HLTH ADMIN REQ THAT
THIS MATL BE LABELED. CONT NEHC FOR MORE COMPLETE INFO . --RESP
PROT: SHAVEN ON THOSE AREAS OF FACE WHERE RESP SEAL CONTACTS FACE.
EXPOS TO UNKNOWN CONCS OF FUMES/DUSTS REQS WEARING OF NIOSH APPRVD
PRESS-DEMAND AIRLI NE RESP/PRESS-DEMAND SCBA. PRESS-DEMAND AIRLINE
RESPS ARE REC WHEN PERFORMING JOBS W/HIGH POTENTIAL EXPOS SUCH AS
CHANGING FILTERS IN BAGHOUSE AIR CLEANING DEVICE.

SARA Title III Information:ON FEB 16, 1988 THE U.S. EPA ISSUED A FINAL
RULE THAT IMPLEMENTS REQS OF SARA TITLE III, SECTION 313 (53) FED
REGISTER 4525. TITLE III IS PORTION OF SARA CONCERNING EMER
PLANNING & COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO- KNOW ISSUES. SECTION 313 COVERS
ANNUAL EMISSION REPORTING ON SPECIFIC CHEMS WHICH ARE MANUFACTURED,
PROCESSED/USED AT CERTAIN U.S. INDUS FACILITIES. BERYLLIUM IS
REPORTABLE UNDER SECTION 313. THE CHEM ABSTRACTS SERVICES NUMBERS
ARE LISTED IN INGS SECTION OF THIS MSDS. YOU MAY OBTAIN ADDNL INFO
BY CALLING EPA SARA TITLE III HOTLINE AT 1-800-535-0202 (OR
202-555-1411).
Federal Regulatory Information:OSHA HAZ COMMUNICATION STDS, 29 CFR
1910.1200: COMPONENTS OF THIS PROD ARE CONSIDERED HAZ INGS. AMBIENT
AIR EMISSIONS: BERYLLIUM-CONTAINING MATLS ARE SUBJECT TO NATL
EMISSION STD FOR BERYLLIUM AS PROM ULGATED BY EPA (40 CFR 61,
SUBPART C). NATL EMISSION STD FOR BERYLLIUM IS 0.01 MG/M3 (30 DAY
AVERAGE) IN AMBIENT AIR FOR THOSE PRODUCTION FACILITIES WHICH HAVE
BEEN QUALIFIED TO BE REGULATED THRU AMBI ENT AIR MONITORING. OTHER
FACILITIES MUST MEET A 10 GRAM PER 24-HR TOTAL SITE EMISSION LIM.
MOST PRO CESS AIR EMISSION SOURCES WILL REQ AIR PERMIT FROM LOC
&/OR STATE AIR POLLUTION CTL AGENCY. (STATE REGS)
State Regulatory Information:FED REGS: USE OF AIR CLEANING EQUIP MAY BE
NEC TO ACHIEVE PERMISSABLE EMISSION. TEMPERED MAKEUP AIR SHOULD BE
PROVIDED TO PVNT EXCESS NEG PRESS IN BLDG. DIRECT RECYCLING OF
CLEANED PROCESS EXHST AIR I S NOT REC. PLANT EXHSTS SHOULD BE
LOCATED SO AS NOT TO RE-ENTER PLANT THRU MAKEUP AIR/OTHER INLETS.
REGULAR MAINT & INSPECTION OF AIR CLEANING EQUIP & MONITORING OF
OPERATING PARAMETERS IS REC TO ENSU RE ADEQ EFFICIENCY IS
MAINTAINED. WASTEWATER REGS CAN VARY CONSIDERABLY. CONT YOUR LOC &
STATE GOVT TO DETERMINE THEIR REQS. MATL IS A MIXT. COMPONENTS OF
THIS MATL ARE LISTED ON TSCA CHEM SUBSTANCE INVENTORY OF EXISTING
CHEM SUBSTANCES.