=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:F04646-81-D-0032
NIIN:01-011-6358
MSDS Number: BGDDZ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:RAYTHEON CO.
Emergency Phone Num:419/862-2745
CAGE:JO981
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:RAYTHEON CO,EXECUTIVE OFFICES
Address:141 SPRING ST
Box:City:LEXINGTON
State:MA
ZIP:02173-7801
Country:US
Phone:617-862-6600
CAGE:49956
Company:RAYTHEON CO.
CAGE:JO981

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Name:BERYLLIUM OXIDE (AS BERYLLIUM)
CAS:1304-56-9
RTECS #:DS4025000
OSHA PEL:0.002 MG/M3; C,0.005
ACGIH TLV:0.002 MG/M3; A2;8990

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:ACUTE: PNEUMONITIS. LOCAL ACUTE: IRRITATION  
    CHRONIC:BERYLLIOSIS. POSSIBLE CARCINOGEN.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:CLEAN ALL CUTS AND PUNCTURE WOUNDS  IMMEDIATELY WITH LARGE
    AMOUNTS WATER. IMPLANTED B O CAUSES ULCERS THAT  TAKE EXTREMELY
    LONG TIME TO HEAL. FOR INHALATION IMMEDIATE CHEST X-RAY.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAINMENT.HIGHLY TOXIC BY INHALATION. DO NOT
    INHALE POWDER UNLESS APPROVED RESPIR-  ATORY PROTECTION IS USED.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINERS OF    B O TIGHTLY
    CLOSED. USE GLOVES AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. DO NOT TAKE CON- 
    TAMINATED ITEMS HOME.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NOT NORMALLY NEEDED UNLESS CAUSED TO BECOME    
    AIRBORNE.
Ventilation:YES AND CONTAINMENT.
Protective Gloves:YES
Eye Protection:FACESHIELD
Supplemental Safety and Health
B O SUPPLIED BY BRUSH WELLMAN,ELMORE OHIO. TUBE   MFG BY RAYTHEON.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:3960 C
Spec Gravity:3.016
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID SKIN CONTACT OR INHALATION.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:IN ACCORDANCE ALL LOCAL, FEDERAL AND STATE     
    REGULATIONS.

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