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

MSDS NAME:S.G. GIMBAL-78051-301
NIIN:00-927-2492
MSDS Number: BJCRB
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:ELECTRONIC SYS GP/NORTHROP PRECS. DIV
Address:100 MORSE STREET
City:NORWOOD
State:MA
ZIP:02062
Info Phone Num:(617) 762-5300
Emergency Phone Num:(617) 762-5300
CAGE:88932
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:ELECTRONIC SYS GP/NORTHROP PRECS. DIV
Address:100 MORSE STREET
Box:City:NORWOOD
State:MA
ZIP:02062
Phone:(617) 762-5300
CAGE:88932

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

Name:BERYLLIUM  (SARA III)
CAS:7440-41-7
RTECS #:DS1750000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:2 UG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.002PPM; A2; 9293

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: PNEUMONITUS, PULMONARY
    EDEMA, LIVER DAMAGE, SPLEEN & HEART, LESIONS, COUGH, CHEST PAIN,
    SHORTNESS OF BREATH, WEAKNESS, CHILLS, FEVER, & LUNG DISEASE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: PHENUMONITUS, PULMONARY EDEMA,
    LIVER DAMAGE, SPLEEN & HEART, LESIONS, COUGH, CHEST PAIN, SHORTNESS
    OF BREATH, WEAKNESS, CHILLS, LUNG DISEASES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:LUNG DISEASE

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, RESTORE BREATHING, GET MED
    ATT. EYES: FLUSH W/RUNNING WATER FOR 15 MINS, INCLUDING UNDER
    EYELIDS, SEEK MED ATT. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER. SEEK MEDICAL
    ATTENTION. INGE STION: NOT CONSIDERED A HAZARD BECAUSE ABSORPTION
    IS SO LOW.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:DRY POWDER EXTINGUISHER, SAND OR SALT. DON'T USE
    WATER OR CO2
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & FULL
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:A CLOUD OF BERYLLIUM DUST IN AIR CAN BE
    EXPLOSIVE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE/ENCLOSE AREA. CLEAN WHILE USING
    RESPIRATORS/PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:WASH HANDS & ARMS BEFORE LEAVING. NO
    EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING IN CONTROLLED AREA. KEEP IN DRY AREA
    FROM CHEMICALS.  DON'T PRODUCE DUST.
Other Precautions:BERYLLIUM FABRICATION OPERATIONS MUST BE DONE IN A
    CONTROLLED BERYLLIUM AREA.

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

Respiratory Protection:FULL FACE HEPA RESPIRATOR >10 UG/CUM, SCBA >50
    UG/CUM.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: W/HEPA FILTRATION. MECHANICAL: ROOM MUST
    HAVE NEGATIVE PRESSURE.
Protective Gloves:AS REQUIRED
Eye Protection:MANDATORY
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, COATS, GARMENTS.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS/ARMS BEFORE LEAVING. NO EATING,
    DRINKING OR SMOKING IN CONTROLLED AREA.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:2970C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1280C
Vapor Pres:7.6
Spec Gravity:1.85
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:GRAY METAL; NO ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
PHOSPHOROUS, FLUORINE, CHLORINE, MOLTEN LITHIUM, FREON/METHANOL
    MIXTURES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:ACIDS, BASES, CHLORINATED HYDROCARBONS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF BERYLLIUM

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS. POISON LABEL REQUIRED.

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