Beryllium oxalate
Agent Name
Beryllium oxalate
CAS Number
3173-18-0
Formula
C2-H2-O4.Be
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Ethanedioic acid, beryllium salt (1:1); [ChemIDplus]
Category
Beryllium Compounds, Inorganic
Comments
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
Adverse Effects
Fibrogenic
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: