Beryllium

Hazard statements (CLP)

H301, H315, H317, H319, H350, H372

Code

Statements

H301

Toxic if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Other hazards

None known

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H301 Toxic if swallowed. H315 Causes skin irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H350 May cause cancer. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

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. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P272 Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

Storage

P405 Store locked up.

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 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 3 Skin irritation : Category 2 Eye irritation : Category 2A Skin sensitisation : Category 1 Carcinogenicity : Category 1B Specific target organ : Category 1 toxicity - repeated exposure Other hazards