Material Safety Data Sheet
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1 Identification of substance:
Product details:
Product name: Beryllium bromide
2 Composition/Data on components:
Chemical characterization:
Description: (CAS#)
Beryllium bromide (CAS#7787-46-4), 100%
Identification number(s):
EU Number: 004-002-00-2

3 Hazards identification
Hazard description:

T+ Very toxic
N Dangerous for the environment

Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and
environment
R 49 May cause cancer by inhalation.
R 25 Toxic if swallowed.
R 26 Very toxic by inhalation.
R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
R 43 May cause sensitization by skin contact.
R 48/23 Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged
exposure through inhalation.
R 51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse
effects in the aquatic environment
Classification system
HMIS ratings (scale 0-4)
(Hazardous Materials Identification System)
HEALTH 3 Health (acute effects) = 3
Flammability = 0
FIRE 0
Reactivity = 0
REACTIVITY 0





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4 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.
After inhalation
Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep
patient warm.
Seek immediate medical advice.
After skin contact
Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
Seek immediate medical advice.
After eye contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then
consult a doctor.
After swallowing
Do not induce vomiting; immediately call for medical help.
Seek immediate medical advice.
Information for doctor
The following symptoms may occur: Gastric or intestinal disorders.

5 Fire fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing agents
Product is not flammable. Use fire fighting measures that suit the
surrounding fire.
Special hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion
or resulting gases:
Exothermic reaction with water
In case of fire, the following can be released:
Hydrogen bromide (HBr)
Toxic metal oxide fume
Protective equipment:
Wear self-contained respirator.
Wear fully protective impervious suit.

6 Accidental release measures
Person-related safety precautions:
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Ensure adequate ventilation
Measures for environmental protection:
Do not allow material to be released to the environment without
proper governmental permits.
Measures for cleaning/collecting:
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Additional information:
See Section 7 for information on safe handling
See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.




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See Section 13 for disposal information.

7 Handling and storage
Handling
Information 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
Storage
Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:
No special requirements.
Information about storage in one common storage facility:
Store away from water/moisture.
Further information about storage conditions:
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
Store under lock and key and with access restricted to technical
experts or their assistants only.

8 Exposure controls and 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.
Components with limit values that require monitoring at the
workplace:

Beryllium and compounds, as Be
mg/m3
ACGIH TLV 0.002; 0.01-STEL; Confirmed human carcinogen
Austria Carcinogen
Belgium TWA 0.002; Carcinogen
Denmark TWA 0.001
Finland TWA 0.002; 0.006-STEL; Carcinogen
France VME 0.002; C2 Carcinogen
Germany Carcinogen
Hungary TWA 0.001; Carcinogen
Japan OEL 0.002; 2A Carcinogen
Korea TLV 0.002; 0.01-STEL; Confirmed human carcinogen
Netherlands MAC-TGG 0.002; Carcinogen
Norway TWA 0.001
Poland TWA 0.001; 0.003-STEL
Russia 0.001-STEL; Carcinogen
Sweden NGV 0.002; Carcinogen
Switzerland MAK-W 0.002; Carcinogen
United Kingdom TWA 0.002; Carcinogen
USA PEL 0.002




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Additional information: No data
Personal protective equipment
General protective and hygienic measures
The usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals should be
followed.
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.
Breathing equipment:
Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present.
Protection of hands: Impervious gloves
Eye protection: Safety glasses
Body protection: Protective work clothing.

9 Physical and chemical properties:
General Information
Form: Powder
Color: White
Odor: Odorless
Change in condition
Melting point/Melting range: 506-509??C (943-948??F)
Boiling point/Boiling range: 520??C (968??F)
Sublimation temperature /
start: Not determined
Flash point: Not applicable
Flammability (solid, gaseous) Product is not flammable.
Ignition temperature: Not determined
Decomposition temperature: Not determined
Danger of explosion: Product does not present an
explosion hazard.
Explosion limits:
Lower: Not determined
Upper: Not determined
Vapor pressure: Not determined
Density at 20??C (68??F): 3.465 g/cm3
Solubility in / Miscibility with
Water: Soluble




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10 Stability and reactivity
Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
Decomposition will not occur if used and stored according to
specifications.
Materials to be avoided: Water/moisture
Dangerous reactions No dangerous reactions known
Dangerous products of decomposition:
Toxic metal oxide fume
Hydrogen bromide

11 Toxicological information
Acute toxicity:
Primary irritant effect:
on the skin: Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
on the eye: Irritating effect.
Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.
Subacute to chronic toxicity:
Acute exposure to beryllium may cause dermatitis, chronic skin
ulcers, rhinitis, nasopharyngitis, epistaxis, bronchitis,
pneumonitis possibly fatal, fever, rales, dyspnea and substernal
pain. Chronic exposure causes a delayed form of lung disease which
may be delayed for five years or more after exposure stops.
Symptoms include coughing, shortness of breath, loss of appetite,
weight loss and fatigue. Cyanosis is common with elevated pulse
and respiratory rates. This disease may progress to death from
cardiac or respiratory failure.
Inorganic bromides may produce depression, emaciation and in severe
cases, psychosis and mental deterioration. Bromoderma, a bromide
rash, often occurs when bromide inhalation or administration is
prolonged. This rash is usually found on the face and resembles
acne and furunculosis.
Additional toxicological information:
To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this
substance is not fully known.
EPA-B2: Probable human carcinogen, sufficient evidence from animal
studies; inadequate evidence or no data from epidemiologic studies.
IARC-1: Carcinogenic to humans: sufficient evidence of
carcinogenicity.
NTP-2: Reasonably anticipated to be a carcinogen: limited evidence
from studies in humans or sufficient evidence from studies in
experimental animals.
ACGIH A1: Confirmed human carcinogen: Agent is carcinogenic to
humans based on epidemiologic studies of, or convincing clinical
evidence in, exposed humans.

12 Ecological information:
Ecotoxical effects:
Remark: Toxic for fish
General notes:
Also poisonous for fish and plankton in water bodies.




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Do not allow material to be released to the environment without
proper governmental permits.
Toxic for aquatic organisms

13 Disposal considerations
Product:
Recommendation
Consult state, local or national regulations to ensure proper
disposal.
Uncleaned packagings:
Recommendation:
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
Recommended cleansing agent:
Water, if necessary with cleansing agents.

14 Transport information
DOT regulations:




Hazard class: 6.1
Identification number: UN1566
Packing group: II
Proper shipping name (technical
name): Beryllium compound, n.o.s.,
beryllium bromide
Land transport ADR/RID (cross-border)




ADR/RID class: 6.1 Toxic substances
Item: 54b2
Danger code (Kemler): 60
UN-Number: 1566
Description of goods: Beryllium compound, n.o.s.,
beryllium bromide
Maritime transport IMDG:
IMDG Class: 6.1
UN Number: 1566
Packaging group: II




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Product name: Beryllium bromide

Proper shipping name: Beryllium compound, n.o.s.,
beryllium bromide
Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:




ICAO/IATA Class: 6.1
UN/ID Number: 1566
Packaging group: II
Proper shipping name: Beryllium compound, n.o.s.,
beryllium bromide


15 Regulations
Product related hazard informations:
Hazard symbols:
T+ Very toxic
N Dangerous for the environment
Risk phrases:
49 May cause cancer by inhalation.
25 Toxic if swallowed.
26 Very toxic by inhalation.
36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
43 May cause sensitization by skin contact.
48/23 Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged
exposure through inhalation.
51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse
effects in the aquatic environment
Safety phrases:
53 Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.
45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice
immediately.
61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/
Safety data sheets
National regulations
All components of this product are listed in the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical substance
Inventory.
This product contains a chemical known to the state of California
to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity.
Information about limitation of use:
For use only by technically qualified individuals.
This product contains beryllium and is subject to the reporting
requirements of section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community
Right to Know Act of 1986 and 40CFR372.




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