Beryllium carbonate

Synonyms

Beryllium carbonate, basic; Berylliumoxide carbonate; Bis(carbonato(2-))dihydroxytriberyllium; Beryllium, bis(carbonato(2-))dihydroxytri-; Basic beryllium carbonate; Beryllium carbonate basic; Carbonic acid, beryllium salt, mixture with beryllium hydroxide; Carbonic acid, beryllium salt, basic; [ChemIDplus] UN1566

Category

Beryllium Compounds, Inorganic

Description

White solid; [ICSC] White damp cake; [MSDSonline]

Sources/Uses

Exposure to beryllium carbonate may occur during extraction of beryllium from ores; [ACGIH]

Comments

Inhalation causes respiratory tract irritation and may cause chemical pneumonitis; May cause beryllium sensitization after prolonged contact; May cause chronic beryllium disease after repeated or prolonged exposure; ICSC] An irritant; "The beryllium in this product is not known to cause acute health effects." Chronic inhalation may cause chronic beryllium disease; May cause skin sensitization; [MSDSonline] See "Beryllium" for one additional linked occupational disease.

Biomedical References

Yes

5E-05 mg/m3, as Be, inhalable fraction

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)

4 mg/m3, as Be

Explanatory Notes

The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Beryllium compound, n.o.s."

Yes

Yes

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Chronic beryllium disease

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Metal Extraction and Refining