**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
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| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 7787-49-7 |Beryllium fluoride | 99.5+ | 232-118-5 |
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Hazard Symbols: XI T
Risk Phrases: 25 36/37/38 45
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Toxic if swallowed. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
May cause cancer.Hygroscopic.The toxicological properties of this
material have not been fully investigated.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation and possible burns.
Skin:
Contact with skin causes irritation and possible burns, especially
if the skin is wet or moist.
Ingestion:
Harmful if swallowed. May cause severe gastrointestinal tract
irritation with nausea, vomiting and possible burns. The
toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully
investigated.
Inhalation:
May cause severe irritation of the respiratory tract with sore
throat, coughing, shortness of breath and delayed lung edema. The
toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully
investigated.
Chronic:
No information found.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid
immediately.
Skin:
Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes
while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if
irritation develops or persists.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure to fresh air
immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to Physician:
**** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear.
Extinguishing Media:
For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or
alcohol-resistant foam.
**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Sweep up, then place into a suitable container for disposal.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and
wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with
skin and eyes. Do not ingest or inhale.
Storage:
Poison room locked.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Use adequate general or local explosion-proof ventilation to keep
airborne levels to acceptable levels.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to
prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize
contact with skin.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR
1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a
NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator
when necessary.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Powder
Appearance: not available
Odor: None reported.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: 555.00 deg F
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: freely soluble
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.9860g/cm3
Molecular Formula: BeF2
Molecular Weight: 47.00
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
None reported.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong acids.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hydrogen fluoride.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 7787-49-7: DS2800000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7787-49-7: Oral, mouse: LD50 = 100 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 98
mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Beryllium fluoride -
ACGIH: A1- confirmed human carcinogen (listed as ** undefined **)
California: carcinogen; initial date 10/1/87 (listed as ** undefined *
NIOSH: occupational carcinogen (listed as ** undefined **)
NTP: Suspect carcinogen
OSHA: Possible Select carcinogen
IARC: Group 3 carcinogen (listed as ** undefined **).
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
IATA
Shipping Name: BERYLLIUM COMPOUND, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 1566
Packing Group: II
IMO
Shipping Name: BERYLLIUM COMPOUND, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 1566
Packing Group: II
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: BERYLLIUM COMPOUND, N.O.S.
Dangerous Goods Code: 6.1(54B)
UN Number: 1566
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: XI T
Risk Phrases:
R 25 Toxic if swallowed.
R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system
and skin.
R 45 May cause cancer.
Safety Phrases:
S 53 Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions
before use.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7787-49-7: No information available.
United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits
CAS# 7787-49-7: OES-United Kingdom, TWA (listed as ** undefined
**): as F: 2.5 mg/m3 TWA
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