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Chemical Name: Beryllium Acetate
Synonyms: Acetic acid, beryllium salt; Beryllium diacetate
CAS Number: 543-60-6
Product Code: Not assigned
Manufacturer/Supplier: Contact manufacturer or local distributor for further data
Recommended Use: Laboratory reagent, chemical synthesis
Emergency Phone Number: Refer to national or regional poison control center
Address: See manufacturer’s details above
Classification: Acute Toxicity (Inhalation, Oral, Dermal)—Category 2; Respiratory Sensitizer—Category 1; Skin Corrosive—Category 1; Carcinogen—Category 1B
GHS Label Elements: Danger—skull and crossbones pictogram, health hazard pictogram
Hazard Statements: Fatal if inhaled, fatal if swallowed, may cause cancer, causes severe skin burns and eye damage, may cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
Precautionary Statements: Do not breathe dust, fume, or mist; wear protective clothing, gloves, and eye protection; avoid release to the environment
Target Organs: Lungs, respiratory tract, skin, eyes
Signal Word: DANGER
Potential Health Effects: May cause severe respiratory issues, chronic exposure may lead to berylliosis, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, and cancer
Chemical Identity: Beryllium Acetate
Formula: Be(C2H3O2)2
Concentration: 100% for pure material
Other Components: No additives or stabilizers reported
Impurities: N/A for laboratory-grade reagent
CAS Registration Number: 543-60-6
General: Seek immediate medical attention for all exposures
Inhalation: Move out of the contaminated area, provide fresh air, assist breathing if necessary; immediate hospital treatment
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing and wash skin with mild soap and large amounts of water; seek medical advice
Eye Contact: Flush gently with water for 15-20 minutes, lifting eyelids occasionally; do not allow victim to rub eyes; call poison center
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting; rinse mouth with water; keep person calm and transport to emergency facility
Delayed Health Effects: Symptoms may develop slowly or be delayed
Special Medical Information: Physician to monitor for delayed respiratory effects, renal impairment, and allergic sensitization
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Direct water stream (material may react, spreading contamination)
Specific Hazards: May release toxic vapors of beryllium oxide, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide during combustion
Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Self-contained breathing apparatus, full protective gear
Firefighting Instructions: Avoid inhalation of fumes, keep runoff water from entering sewers and waterways
Hazardous Combustion Products: Beryllium oxide, acetic acid vapors, oxides of carbon
Explosion Hazards: No known risk of explosion unless involved in a fire with oxidizing agents
Personal Precautions: Evacuate unnecessary personnel, ventilate area, avoid breathing dust, put on appropriate personal protective equipment
Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry into waterways, soil, drains
Cleanup Methods: Avoid dry sweeping; use HEPA-filtered vacuum or wet methods; collect spills in a suitable, labeled container for disposal
Decontamination: Wash affected surface thoroughly after material removal
Notification Procedures: Notify appropriate authorities if spillage causes contamination to environment
Precautions for Safe Handling: Minimize dust generation and accumulation, avoid inhalation and direct contact; handle in well-ventilated area; wash hands thoroughly after use
Conditions for Safe Storage: Keep tightly sealed, store in corrosion-resistant containers with tight-fitting cover, in cool, dry, well-ventilated area, away from incompatible substances (acids, oxidizers)
Incompatible Materials: Acidic and basic materials, oxidizing agents, moisture
Special Handling Instructions: Dedicated beryllium work areas and tools, restricted access
Occupational Exposure Limit: ACGIH TLV: 0.00005 mg/m3 (as Be); OSHA PEL: 0.002 mg/m3
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation, enclosure or process isolation, HEPA filtration
Respiratory Protection: Full-face, air-purifying respirator with P100 filters or supplied-air respirator; NIOSH approved
Hand Protection: Impervious gloves (nitrile or neoprene)
Eye Protection: Chemical safety goggles, face shield in case of large splash potential
Skin Protection: Lab coat, coveralls, or other chemical-resistant clothing
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands, forearms, and face after handling; remove contaminated clothing promptly
Environmental Exposure Controls: Waste air effluents filtered or scrubbed before release
Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder
Odor: Slight acetic acid odor
Melting Point: Decomposes without melting
Boiling Point: Not available
Solubility: Soluble in water, alcohol
Vapor Pressure: Not determined
Vapor Density: Not determined
Density: Approx. 1.9 g/cm3
pH: Acidic in solution
Flash Point: Not applicable
Explosive Properties: Not classified as explosive
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not available
Other Information: Becomes hazardous airborne when finely divided
Stability: Stable under standard temperatures and storage conditions
Hazardous Reactions: May react with acids and strong oxidizers, forming toxic gases
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Beryllium oxide, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, acetic acid vapors
Incompatible Materials: Acids, strong oxidizers, bases
Polymerization: Not likely to occur
Conditions to Avoid: Moisture, excessive heat, generation of dust or fume
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin contact, eye contact, ingestion
Acute Toxicity: Extremely toxic—small doses can be fatal by inhalation
Symptoms: Cough, sore throat, chest tightness, shortness of breath, skin sensitization, gastrointestinal upset on ingestion
Chronic Exposure Effects: Chronic beryllium disease (berylliosis), immune-mediated lung damage, potential carcinogenicity
Carcinogenicity: Classified as known human carcinogen (IARC Group 1, NTP, OSHA)
Mutation and Reproductive Effect: No reliable data for reproductive toxicity, suspected mutagen
Sensitization: Can cause severe allergic response in sensitized individuals
Addition Information: Target organs include lung, liver, kidneys, immune system
Aquatic Toxicity: Highly toxic to aquatic life, persistence not fully studied
Persistence and Degradability: Inorganic salt, not expected to biodegrade but may persist in environment
Bioaccumulation Potential: Beryllium can accumulate in aquatic organisms, low mobility in soil
Mobility in Soil: Limited mobility due to rapid adsorption on soil particles
Other Adverse Effects: Long-term environmental hazard due to persistence and toxicity
Disposal Methods: Dispose as hazardous waste in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations
Container Handling: Empty containers retain hazardous residue; treat as hazardous waste
Recommended Waste Treatment: Incineration or landfilling at approved site; avoid disposal through sewer system
Precautions for Disposal: Use qualified hazardous waste disposal services; do not attempt to neutralize using household chemicals
UN Number: 1567
Proper Shipping Name: Beryllium compounds, n.o.s.
Transport Hazard Class: 6.1 (Toxic substances)
Packing Group: I (great danger)
Labels Required: Toxic, carcinogen
Special Precautions for Transport: Secure container tightly; ship in designated hazardous goods packaging
Regulatory References: Compliant with US DOT, IATA, IMDG for transport of toxic chemicals
Environmental Hazards: Marine pollutant, must not be released to watercourse during transit
TSCA Status: Listed
SARA Title III, Section 313: Listed as a reportable toxic chemical
CERCLA: Subject to hazardous substance release notification
OSHA: Covered by Hazard Communication Standard, deemed carcinogenic
EU Regulations: REACH registered, subject to authorisation and restriction
WHMIS (Canada): Class D1A (Very toxic), D2A (Carcinogenicity)
RoHS/ELV/WEEE: Not commonly restricted under RoHS
Other Specific Requirements: Medical surveillance and exposure records required in workplaces with potential exposure
