Beryllium bromide
Agent Name
Beryllium bromide
CAS Number
7787-46-4
Formula
Be-Br2
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Beryllium bromide (BeBr2); Beryllium dibromide; [ChemIDplus] UN1566
Category
Beryllium Compounds, Inorganic
Description
Very hygroscopic solid; [Merck Index] White odorless powder; [MSDSonline] White needles; [Ullmann]
Sources/Uses
Used in organic synthesis; [Ullmann]
Comments
An irritant; May cause skin sensitization; Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause chronic beryllium disease; [MSDSonline] See "Bromine." 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 compound, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Fibrogenic
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: