Agent Name
Beryllium phosphate
Synonyms
Beryllium hydrogen phosphate (1:1); Beryllium phosphate (BeHPO4); Phosphoric acid, beryllium salt (1:1); Phosphorous acid, beryllium salt; [ChemIDplus] UN1566
Category
Beryllium Compounds, Inorganic
Comments
May cause damage to the eyes; May cause skin sensitization; [MSDSonline] See "Beryllium" for one additional linked occupational disease.
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
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Beryllium compounds, n.o.s."
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: