International Chemical Safety Cards

BERYLLIUM CARBONATE

ICSC: 1353

Beryllium basic carbonate
Be₂CO₃(OH)₂ / Be₂CO₅H₂
Molecular mass: 181.07

ICSC #    1353
CAS #     66104-24-3
RTECS # DS2350000
UN #        1566
EC #         004-002-00-2
April 12, 2000 Peer reviewed

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Not combustible.		In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE		PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! AVOID ALL CONTACT!	IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
•INHALATION		Closed system and ventilation.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
•SKIN		Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention.
•EYES		Face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
•INGESTION		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.	Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus.

Separated from food and feedstuffs . Well closed.

Unbreakable packaging; put breakable packaging into closed unbreakable container. Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
Note: A, E
T+ symbol
N symbol
R: 49-25-26-36/37/38-43-48/23-51/53
S: 53-45-61
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Packing Group: III

SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK

ICSC: 1353

Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

International Chemical Safety Cards

BERYLLIUM CARBONATE

ICSC: 1353

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
WHITE POWDER

PHYSICAL DANGERS:

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating above 200°C producing beryllium oxide.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV: (as Be) 0.002 mg/mł as TWA, 0.01 mg/mł as STEL; A1 (confirmed human carcinogen); (ACGIH 2004).
MAK: sensitization of respiratory tract and skin (Sah);
Carcinogen category: 1;
(DFG 2004).

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The aerosol of this substance is irritating to the respiratory tract . Inhalation of dust or fumes may cause chemical pneumonitis. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated. Exposure may result in death.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization. Lungs may be affected by repeated or prolonged exposure , resulting in chronic beryllium disease (cough, weight loss, weakness) . This substance is carcinogenic to humans.

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Solubility in water:
none

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms. The substance may cause long-term effects in the aquatic environment.

N O T E S

Due to lack of specific data on this substance, the information included in this card was derived by analogy with other insoluble beryllium compounds. The symptoms of acute pneumonitis following a massive short-term exposure do not become manifest until 3 days. Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested. Do NOT take working clothes home. Card has been partly updated in April 2005. See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, Emergency Response.

Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61GT5-III

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ICSC: 1353	BERYLLIUM CARBONATE
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:

Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.