Beryllium Copper Alloy - sheet, foil, rod, wire

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H350 May cause cancer, H372 Causes damage to lungs through prolonged or repeated inhalation exposure.

Precautionary statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use, P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood, P260 Do not breath dust or fume, P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling, P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product, P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection, P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention, P405 Store locked up, P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, state or federal regulations. NOTE: In the solid form in which it is provided, this material does not pose a health hazard. Subsequent operations performed by the end user, such as exposure to high temperatures, melting or grinding, may produce beryllium oxide dust or fume. Eagle Alloys Corporation does not warranty this material for any specific application and all precautions must be taken by the end user to prevent and protect against exposure to inhalable particulate. See section 8 for information on exposure controls and personal protection.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

exposure, category 1.