Beryllium powder

Hazard statements (CLP)

H301, H315, H317, H319, H330, H335, H350, H350i, H372

Code

Statements

H301

Toxic if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Directive 1999/45/EC: Classification of the substance or mixture GHS06 Skull and crossbones H301 Toxic if swallowed H330 Fatal if inhaled GHS08 Health hazard H350 May cause cancer H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure GHS07 H315 Causes skin irritation H319 Causes serious eye irritation H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction H335 May cause respiratory irritation Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or Directive 1999/45/EC T+; Very toxic R26 Very toxic by inhalation T; Toxic R49-25-48/23 May cause cancer by inhalation. Toxic if swallowed. Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation Xi; Irritant R36/37/38-43 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. May cause sensitization by skin contact Carc. Cat. 2 Information concerning particular hazards for human and environment: Not applicable Contd. of page 1)

2.2 Label elements

Labelling according to EU guidelines: Code letter and hazard designation of product: T+ Very toxic

Hazard statements

49 May cause cancer by inhalation. 25 Also toxic if swallowed. 26 Also very toxic by inhalation. 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. 43 May cause sensitization by skin contact. 48/23 Also toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation.

Precautionary statements

53 Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately.

WHMIS Classification

B4 - Flammable solid D1A - Very toxic material causing immediate and serious toxic effects D2A - Very toxic material causing other toxic effects

Classification system

HMIS ratings (scale 0-4) (Hazardous Materials Identification System) HEALTH 3 Health (acute effects) = 3 FIRE 2 Flammability = 2 Reactivity = 1 REACTIVITY 1

PBT Substances

Not applicable

vPvB Substances

Not applicable

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS06 Skull and crossbones H301 Toxic if swallowed. H330 Fatal if inhaled. GHS08 Health hazard H350 May cause cancer. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. GHS07 H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or Directive 1999/45/EC T+; Very toxic R26: Very toxic by inhalation. T; Toxic R49-25-48/23: May cause cancer by inhalation. Toxic if swallowed. Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation. Xi; Irritant R36/37/38-43: Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. May cause sensitization by skin contact. Carc. Cat. 2 Information concerning particular hazards for human and environment: Not applicable (Contd. of page 1)