Beryllium (Be) Standard Solution

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H314, H317, H332, H350, H372

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Other hazards

Corrosive to the respiratory tract

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H290 May be corrosive to metals. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H332 Harmful if inhaled. H350 May cause cancer by inhalation. H372 Causes damage to organs (Skin, Respiratory Tract) through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled.

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P234 Keep only in original container. P260 Do not breathe mist or vapours. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272 Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

(29 CFR 1910.1200) Hazards for the product as supplied Corrosive to metals : Category 1 Acute toxicity : Category 4 (Inhalation) Skin corrosion : Category 1B Serious eye damage : Category 1 Skin sensitisation : Category 1 Carcinogenicity : Category 1B (Inhalation) Specific target organ : Category 1 (Skin, Respiratory Tract) toxicity - repeated exposure (Inhalation) Other hazards Corrosive to the respiratory tract.