Discontinued BE2873 Beryllium Oxide Powder (CAS 1304-56-9)

SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: Beryllium Oxide Powder

CAS #: 1304-56-9

Relevant identified uses of the substance: Scientific research and development

Supplier details:

Stanford Advanced Materials

E-mail: sales@samaterials.com

Tel: (949) 407-8904

Address: 23661 Birtcher Dr., Lake Forest, CA 92630 U.S.A.

SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classification of the substance or mixture in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)

GHS06 Skull and crossbones

Acute Tox. 3 H301 Toxic if swallowed.

Acute Tox. 2 H330 Fatal if inhaled.

GHS08 Health hazard

Carc. 1B H350 May cause cancer.

STOT RE 1 H372 Causes damage to the lung and the blood through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Route of exposure: Inhalative.

GHS07

Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.

Eye Irrit. 2 H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.

STOT SE 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

Hazards not otherwise classified

No data available

GHS label elements

GHS label elements, including precautionary statements

Hazard pictogram

GHS06 GHS08

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H301 Toxic if swallowed.

H330 Fatal if inhaled.

H315 Causes skin irritation.

H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.

H350 May cause cancer.

H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

H372 Causes damage to the lung and the blood through prolonged or repeated exposure. Route of

exposure: Inhalative.

Precautionary statements

P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.

P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor/...

P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact

lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

P320 Specific treatment is urgent (see on this label).

P405 Store locked up.

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/

national/international regulations.

WHMIS classification

D1A - Very toxic material causing immediate and serious toxic effects

D2A - Very toxic material causing other toxic effects

Classification system

HMIS ratings (scale 0-4)

(Hazardous Materials Identification System)

HEALTH

FIRE

REACTIVITY

3

0

1

Health (acute effects) = 3

Flammability = 0

Physical Hazard = 1

Other hazards

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT:

N/A

vPvB:

N/A

SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Substances

CAS No. / Substance Name:

1304-56-9 Beryllium oxide

Identification number(s):EC number:

215-133-1

Index number:

004-003-00-8

SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Description of first aid measures

General information

Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.

Remove breathing apparatus only after contaminated clothing has been completely removed.

In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.

If inhaled:

Supply patient with fresh air. If not breathing, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm.

Seek immediate medical advice.

In case of skin contact:

Immediately wash with soap and water; rinse thoroughly.

Seek immediate medical advice.

In case of eye contact:

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Consult a physician.

If swallowed:

Do not induce vomiting; immediately call for medical help.

Information for doctor

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

No data available

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

No data available

SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing agents

Product is not flammable. Use fire-fighting measures that suit the surrounding fire.

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

If this product is involved in a fire, the following can be released:

Toxic metal oxide fume

Advice for firefighters

Protective equipment:

Wear self-contained respirator.

Wear fully protective impervious suit.

SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Use personal protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.

Ensure adequate ventilation

Environmental precautions:

Do not allow material to be released to the environment without official permits.

Methods and materials for containment and cleanup:

Dispose of contaminated material as waste according to section 13.Ensure adequate ventilation.

Prevention of secondary hazards:

No special measures required.

Reference to other sections

See Section 7 for information on safe handling

See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.

See Section 13 for disposal information.

SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling

Precautions for safe handling

Keep container tightly sealed.

Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.

Ensure good ventilation at the workplace.

Open and handle container with care.

Information about protection against explosions and fires:

The product is not flammable

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:

No special requirements.

Information about storage in one common storage facility:

No data available

Further information about storage conditions:

Keep container tightly sealed.

Store in cool, dry conditions in well-sealed containers.

Specific end use(s)

No data available

SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Additional information about design of technical systems:

Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average

face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.

Control parameters

Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:

1304-56-9 Beryllium oxide (100.0%)

PEL (USA) Long-term value: 0.002 mg/m

3

Ceiling limit value: 0.005; 0.025* mg/m

3

as Be; *30 min peak per 8-hr shift

REL (USA) Ceiling limit value: 0.0005 mg/m

3

as Be; See Pocket Guide App. A

TLV (USA) Long-term value: 0.00005* mg/m

3

as Be;*inhalable; (SEN)NIC-DSEN;RSEN;Skin

EL (Canada) Long-term value: 0.002 mg/m

3

as Be; ACIGH A1, IARC 1

EV (Canada) Short-term value: 0.01 mg/m

3

Long-term value: 0.002 mg/m

3

as BeAdditional information:

No data

Exposure controls

Personal protective equipment

Follow typical protective and hygienic practices for handling chemicals.

Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.

Remove all soiled and contaminated clothing immediately.

Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.

Store protective clothing separately.

Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.

Maintain an ergonomically appropriate working environment.

Breathing equipment:

Use self-contained respiratory protective device in emergency situations.

Protection of hands:

Impervious gloves

Inspect gloves prior to use.

Suitability of gloves should be determined both by material and quality, the latter of which may vary by

manufacturer.

Penetration time of glove material (in minutes)

No data available

Eye protection:

Safety glasses

Body protection:

Protective work clothing

SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Appearance:

Form: Powder or solid in various forms

Color: White

Odor: Odorless

Odor threshold: No data available.

pH: N/A

Melting point/Melting range: 2575 °C (4667 °F)

Boiling point/Boiling range: 4300 °C (7772 °F)

Sublimation temperature / start: No data available

Flammability (solid, gas)

No data available.

Ignition temperature: No data available

Decomposition temperature: No data available

Autoignition: No data available.

Danger of explosion: No data available.

Explosion limits:

Lower: No data available

Upper: No data available

Vapor pressure: N/A

Density at 20 °C (68 °F): 3.01 g/cm

3

(25.118 lbs/gal)

Relative density

No data available.

Vapor density

N/A

Evaporation rateN/A

Solubility in Water (H

2

O): Insoluble

Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): No data available.

Viscosity:

Dynamic: N/A

Kinematic: N/A

Other information

No data available

SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity

No data available

Chemical stability

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:

Decomposition will not occur if used and stored according to specifications.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

No dangerous reactions known

Conditions to avoid

No data available

Incompatible materials:

No data available

Hazardous decomposition products:

Toxic metal oxide fume

SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity:

Fatal if inhaled.

Toxic if swallowed.

The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains acute toxicity data for this

substance.

LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:

No data

Skin irritation or corrosion:

Causes skin irritation.

Eye irritation or corrosion:

Causes serious eye irritation.

Sensitization:

May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Germ cell mutagenicity:

No effects known.

Carcinogenicity:

May cause cancer.

IARC-1: Carcinogenic to humans: sufficient evidence of carcinogenicity.

ACGIH A1: Confirmed human carcinogen: Agent is carcinogenic to humans based on epidemiologic

studies of, or convincing clinical evidence in, exposed humans.

EPA-B1: Probable human carcinogen, limited evidence of carcinogenicity from epidemiologic studies.

NTP-K: Known to be carcinogenic: sufficient evidence from human studies.The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains tumorigenic and/or

carcinogenic and/or neoplastic data for this substance.

Reproductive toxicity:

The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains reproductive data for this

substance.

Specific target organ system toxicity - repeated exposure:

Causes damage to the lung and the blood through prolonged or repeated exposure. Route of

exposure: Inhalative.

Specific target organ system toxicity - single exposure:

May cause respiratory irritation.

Aspiration hazard:

No effects known.

Subacute to chronic toxicity:

The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains multiple dose toxicity data for

this substance.

Additional toxicological information:

To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is not fully known.

SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity

Aquatic toxicity:

No data available

Persistence and degradability

No data available

Bioaccumulative potential

No data available

Mobility in soil

No data available

Additional ecological information:

Do not allow material to be released to the environment without official permits.

Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities to reach groundwater, water courses, or sewage

systems.

Avoid transfer into the environment.

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT:

N/A

vPvB:

N/A

Other adverse effects

No data available

SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste treatment methods

Recommendation

Consult official regulations to ensure proper disposal.

Uncleaned packagings:

Recommendation:

Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN-Number

DOT, IMDG, IATA

UN1566

UN proper shipping name

DOT

Beryllium compounds, n.o.s. (Beryllium oxide)

IMDG, IATA

BERYLLIUM COMPOUND, N.O.S. (Beryllium oxide)

Transport hazard class(es)

DOT

Class

6.1 Toxic substances.

Label

6.1

Class

6.1 (T5) Toxic substances

Label

6.1

IMDG, IATA

Class

6.1 Toxic substances.

Label

6.1

Packing group

DOT, IMDG, IATA

II

Environmental hazards:

N/A

Special precautions for user

Warning: Toxic substances

EMS Number: F-A,S-A

Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code

N/A

Transport/Additional information:

DOT

Marine Pollutant (DOT):

No

UN "Model Regulation":

UN1566, Beryllium compounds, n.o.s. (Beryllium oxide), 6.1, Il

SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

GHS GHS label elements, including precautionary statements

Hazard pictograms

GHS06

GHS08

Signal word

DangerHazard statements

H301 Toxic if swallowed.

H330 Fatal if inhaled.

H315 Causes skin irritation.

H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.

H350 May cause cancer.

H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

H372 Causes damage to the lung and the blood through prolonged or repeated exposure. Route of

exposure: Inhalative

Precautionary statements

P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.

P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor/...

P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact

lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

P320 Specific treatment is urgent (see on this label).

P405 Store locked up.

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/

national/international regulations.

National regulations

All components of this product are listed in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Toxic

Substances Control Act Chemical substance Inventory.

All components of this product are listed on the Canadian Non-Domestic Substances List (NDSL).

SARA Section 313 (specific toxic chemical listings)

1304-56-9 Beryllium oxide

California Proposition 65

Prop 65 - Chemicals known to cause cancer

1304-56-9 Beryllium oxide

Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity

Substance is not listed.

Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity, female

Substance is not listed.

Prop 65 - Developmental toxicity, male

Substance is not listed.

Information about limitation of use:

For use only by technically qualified individuals.

This product is subject to the reporting requirements of section 313 of the Emergency Planning and

Community Right to Know Act of 1986 and 40CFR372.

Other regulations, limitations and prohibitive regulations

Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) according to the REACH Regulations (EC) No. 1907/2006.

Substance is not listed.

The conditions of restrictions according to Article 67 and Annex XVII of the Regulation (EC) No

1907/2006 (REACH) for the manufacturing, placing on the market and use must be observed.

Substance is not listed.

Annex XIV of the REACH Regulations (requiring Authorisation for use)

Substance is not listed.

Chemical safety assessment:

A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION

Safety Data Sheet according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH). The above information is

believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. Theinformation in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the

product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the

properties of the product.