Beryllium boride

Agent Name
Beryllium boride
CAS Number
12536-51-5
Formula
B-Be2
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Diberyllium boride; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Beryllium Compounds, Inorganic
Description
Brown to black powder. Odorless.
Comments
See "Beryllium" for one additional linked occupational disease.
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

Skin Designation (ACGIH)
Yes
TLV (ACGIH)
5E-05 mg/m3, as Be, inhalable fraction
PEL (OSHA)
0.002 mg/m3, as Be, Ceiling(OSHA) = 0.005 mg/m3, as Be (0.025 mg/m3,as Be,for 30 min.peak per 8-hr shift)
IDLH (NIOSH)
4 mg/m3, as Be
Explanatory Notes
IARC and ACGIH carcinogen classifications are for beryllium and compounds;

Adverse Effects

Fibrogenic
Yes
IARC Carcinogen
Established
ACGIH Carcinogen
Confirmed Human

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: