Beryllium powder

Hazard statements (CLP)

H228, H350i, H372

Code

Statements

H228

Flammable solid

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

The substance has been assessed and/or tested for its physical, health and environmental hazards and the following classification applies.

EU Classification

Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 as amended

Physical hazards

Flammable solids Category 1 H228 - Flammable solid.

Health hazards

Carcinogenicity Category 1B H350i - May cause cancer by inhalation. Specific target organ toxicity - repeated Category 1 (Respiratory system) H372 - Causes damage to organs exposure (respiratory system) through prolonged or repeated exposure by inhalation. Hazard summary Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. May cause cancer. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Prolonged exposure may cause chronic effects. Occupational exposure to the substance or mixture may cause adverse health effects.

2.2 Label elements

Label according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 as amended

Contains

Beryllium powder

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H228 Flammable solid. H350i May cause cancer by inhalation. H372 Causes damage to organs (respiratory system) through prolonged or repeated exposure by inhalation.

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P284 Wear respiratory protection.

Response

P302 + P350 If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. P304 + P340 If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P308 + P313 If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P342 + P311 If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Storage

P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Supplemental label elements

Exposure to the elements listed in Section 3 by inhalation, ingestion, and skin contact can occur information when melting, casting, dross handling, pickling, chemical cleaning, heat treating, abrasive cutting, welding, grinding, sanding, polishing, milling, crushing, or otherwise heating or abrading the surface of this material in a manner which generates particulate. For further information, please contact the Product Stewardship Department at +1.216.383.4019.

2.3 Other hazards

None known.