Beryllium nitrate trihydrate

Synonyms

Beryllium nitrate; Beryllium nitrate trihydrate; Nitric acid, beryllium salt, trihydrate; [ChemIDplus] UN2464

Category

Beryllium Compounds, Inorganic

Description

White to slightly yellow deliquescent solid; [Merck Index]

Sources/Uses

Used to make mantles for gas lamps; [Merck Index] Used as chemical reagent; [Hawley]

Comments

A strong oxidizing agent; Acute inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis; Chronic inhalation may cause chronic beryllium disease; Skin contact may cause dermatitis and non-healing ulcers; [CAMEO ]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 nitrate."

Yes

Yes

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Chronic beryllium disease