Beryllium phosphate

Agent Name
Beryllium phosphate
CAS Number
13598-15-7
Formula
Be.H3-O4-P
Major Category
Metals
Beryllium phosphate formula graphical representation
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.
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
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Beryllium compounds, n.o.s."

Adverse Effects

Fibrogenic
Yes

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: