Synonyms: Beryllium sulphate tetrahydrate; Sulfuric acid, beryllium salt (1:1), tetrahydrate
CAS No.: 13510-49-1 (Anhydrous); 7787-56-6 (Tetrahydrate)
Molecular Weight: 177.15
Chemical Formula: BeSO4 . 4H2O
Product Codes: C224
Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous --------------------------------------- ------------ ------------ --------- Beryllium Sulfate 13510-49-1 90 - 100% Yes
Emergency Overview
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WARNING! HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CAUSES SEVERE IRRITATION TO EYES, SKIN AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. CANCER HAZARD. CAN CAUSE CANCER. Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of exposure.
J.T. Baker SAF-T-DATA(tm) Ratings (Provided here for your convenience)
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Health Rating: 4 - Extreme (Cancer Causing)
Flammability Rating: 0 - None
Reactivity Rating: 1 - Slight
Contact Rating: 2 - Moderate
Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES; LAB COAT; PROPER GLOVES
Storage Color Code: Blue (Health)
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Potential Health Effects
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Inhalation:
Inhalation can cause severe irritation of mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. Symptoms may include burning sensation, coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath, headache, nausea and vomiting. Induces acute pneumonitis and pulmonary edema, with chest pain, bronchial spasm, fever, labored breathing. May cause clubbing of fingers. May cause lung damage and possibly death from heart failure. Inhalation of beryllium and beryllium compounds is associated with an increase risk of lung cancer.
Ingestion:
Toxic! May cause systemic poisoning with symptoms paralleling those of inhalation.
Skin Contact:
Irritates the skin causing a rash, may cause skin ulceration. Contact with dust may cause acute dermatitis with burns.
Eye Contact:
Causes irritation, itching, and burning. May cause eye damage.
Chronic Exposure:
Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause berylliosis, anorexia, weight loss, weakness, labored breathing, damage to the lungs, dermatitis, and skin ulcers. In severe cases, heart failure due to increased pulmonary resistance.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:
Persons with pre-existing skin disorders, or eye or cardiopulmonary diseases may be more susceptible to the effects of this substance.
Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention.
Ingestion:
Induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention.
Skin Contact:
Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse.
Eye Contact:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention immediately.
Fire:
Not considered to be a fire hazard.
Explosion:
Not considered to be an explosion hazard.
Fire Extinguishing Media:
Use any means suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire.
Special Information:
In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.
Ventilate area of leak or spill. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in Section 8. Spills: Pick up and place in a suitable container for reclamation or disposal, using a method that does not generate dust.
Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Protect against physical damage. Wear special protective equipment (Sec. 8) for maintenance break-in or where exposures may exceed established exposure levels. Wash hands, face, forearms and neck when exiting restricted areas. Shower, dispose of outer clothing, change to clean garments at the end of the day. Avoid cross-contamination of street clothes. Wash hands before eating and do not eat, drink, or smoke in workplace. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (dust, solids); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.
Airborne Exposure Limits:
For Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds:
- OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) -
2 ug/m3 (TWA); 5ug/m3 (Ceiling); 25ug/m3, 30-min. (Maximum).
- ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV) -
2 ug/m3 (TWA), A1 - Confirmed human carcinogen.
Ventilation System:
A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee exposures below the Airborne Exposure Limits. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the emissions of the contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general work area. Please refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of Recommended Practices, most recent edition, for details.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved):
If the exposure limit is exceeded, a half-face high efficiency dust/mist respirator may be worn for up to ten times the exposure limit or the maximum use concentration specified by the appropriate regulatory agency or respirator supplier, whichever is lowest. A full-face piece high efficiency dust/mist respirator may be worn up to 50 times the exposure limit, or the maximum use concentration specified by the appropriate regulatory agency or respirator supplier, whichever is lowest. For emergencies or instances where the exposure levels are not known, use a full-facepiece positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator. WARNING: Air-purifying respirators do not protect workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
Skin Protection:
Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, gloves, lab coat, apron or coveralls, as appropriate, to prevent skin contact.
Eye Protection:
Use chemical safety goggles and/or full face shield where dusting or splashing of solutions is possible. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work area.
Appearance:
Colorless crystals.
Odor:
No information found.
Solubility:
Soluble in water.
Density:
1.713
pH:
No information found.
% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F):
0
Boiling Point:
No information found.
Melting Point:
Decomposes on heating with water loss.
Vapor Density (Air=1):
Not applicable.
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):
Not applicable.
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1):
No information found.
Stability:
Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
When heated to decomposition, emits toxic fumes of beryllium oxide and oxides of sulfur.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Will not occur.
Incompatibilities:
No information found.
Conditions to Avoid:
No information found.
Toxicological Data:
For Anhydrous Beryllium Sulfate: Oral rat LD50 82 mg/kg. Investigated as tumorigen and mutagen.
Carcinogenicity:
Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds: NIOSH considers this substance to be a potential occupational carcinogen.
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Ingredient Known Anticipated IARC Category
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Beryllium Sulfate (13510-49-1) No Yes 1
Environmental Fate:
No information found.
Environmental Toxicity:
For beryllium: The LC50/96-hour values for fish are less than 1 mg/l. The EC50/48-hour values for daphnia are between 1 and 10 mg/l.
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and approved waste disposal facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.
Domestic (Land, D.O.T.)
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Proper Shipping Name: BERYLLIUM COMPOUNDS, N.O.S. (BERYLLIUM SULPHATE)
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN/NA: UN1566
Packing Group: III
Information reported for product/size: 100G
International (Water, I.M.O.)
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Proper Shipping Name: BERYLLIUM COMPOUNDS, N.O.S. (BERYLLIUM SULPHATE)
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN/NA: UN1566
Packing Group: III
Information reported for product/size: 100G
International (Air, I.C.A.O.)
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Proper Shipping Name: BERYLLIUM COMPOUNDS, N.O.S. (BERYLLIUM SULPHATE)
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN/NA: UN1566
Packing Group: III
Information reported for product/size: 100G
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Ingredient TSCA EC Japan Australia
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Beryllium Sulfate (13510-49-1) Yes Yes Yes Yes
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--Canada--
Ingredient Korea DSL NDSL Phil.
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Beryllium Sulfate (13510-49-1) Yes No Yes No
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-SARA 302- ------SARA 313------
Ingredient RQ TPQ List Chemical Catg.
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Beryllium Sulfate (13510-49-1) No No No Beryllium co
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-RCRA- -TSCA-
Ingredient CERCLA 261.33 8(d)
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Beryllium Sulfate (13510-49-1) No No No
Chemical Weapons Convention: No TSCA 12(b): No CDTA: No
SARA 311/312: Acute: Yes Chronic: Yes Fire: No Pressure: No
Reactivity: No (Pure / Solid)
WARNING:
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A CHEMICAL(S) KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER.
Australian Hazchem Code: 2X
Poison Schedule: None allocated.
WHMIS:
This MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the information required by the CPR.
NFPA Ratings: Health: 2 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0
Label Hazard Warning:
WARNING! HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CAUSES SEVERE IRRITATION TO EYES, SKIN AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. CANCER HAZARD. CAN CAUSE CANCER. Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of exposure.
Label Precautions:
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Do not breathe dust.
Keep container closed.
Use only with adequate ventilation.
Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
Label First Aid:
If swallowed, induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes or skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. In all cases, get medical attention.
Product Use:
Laboratory Reagent.
Revision Information:
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