Methyl(cyclopentadienyl)beryllium
Agent Name
Methyl(cyclopentadienyl)beryllium
CAS Number
36351-95-8
Formula
C6-H8-Be
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Beryllium, (eta5-2,4-cyclopentadien-1-yl)methyl-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Metals, Organic Compounds
Comments
See "Beryllium" and linked occupational diseases.
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
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Fibrogenic
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: