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Chemical Name: Beryllium Carbonate
Synonyms: Carbonic acid, beryllium(2+) salt (1:1); Beryllium(II) carbonate
CAS Number: 1319-43-3
Recommended Use: Research, chemical manufacturing, specialty processes
Supplier Information: Refer to the label and Safety Officer at the point of purchase
Emergency Phone: Local poison control or hazardous materials line
Appearance: White, odorless powder
Hazard Classification: Acute toxicity (oral, inhalation, dermal), carcinogenic, toxic to target organs
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: Fatal if inhaled; Harmful if swallowed; Suspected of causing cancer; Causes damage to lungs and other organs
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing dust; Wear protective gear; Use in a ventilated area
Pictograms: Skull and crossbones, health hazard
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, ingestion, skin, and eye contact
Target Organs: Lungs, skin, gastrointestinal tract
Symptoms of Exposure: Cough, chest pain, shortness of breath, skin irritation, nausea
Chemical: Beryllium Carbonate
Concentration: 99-100%
Molecular Formula: BeCO3
Impurities: May contain trace amounts of other beryllium compounds, dust
EC Number: 215-738-6
Other Names: None commonly documented
Inhalation: Remove from exposure, move to fresh air, keep comfortable, seek immediate medical help
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, flush skin with water and mild soap for at least 15 minutes, seek medical attention
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses, continue rinsing, obtain medical attention
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting, rinse mouth, seek immediate medical care
Most Important Symptoms: Serious respiratory complications, persistent coughing, chest discomfort, blisters or burns on skin
Note to Physician: Treat based on symptoms, monitor respiratory and renal function
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide
Non-Suitable Media: Water spray may spread powders
Specific Hazards: Toxic beryllium oxide fumes may form, risk of dust explosion in confined spaces
Protective Equipment: Self-contained breathing apparatus, full protective clothing
Special Fire Procedures: Evacuate area, fight fire from safe distance, avoid inhaling combustion products
Personal Precautions: Keep untrained people clear, ventilate area, avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing
Spill Procedures: Use wet cleanup methods, avoid dry sweeping, collect in sealed containers, dispose waste observing local regulations
Environmental Precautions: Prevent runoff into water systems, notify authorities if substance enters waterways
Methods for Containment: Contain and recover, avoid dispersal of dust
Decontamination: Clean surfaces with water and detergent, monitor air for dust after cleanup
Handling: Minimize dust generation, handle in a chemical fume hood, wear suitable protective equipment
Storage: Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry, ventilated area away from acids, strong bases, and oxidizing agents
Incompatible Materials: Acids, humidity, strong oxidizers, strong bases
General Hygiene: Do not eat, drink, or smoke during use, wash hands thoroughly after handling, change contaminated clothing
Transfer Precautions: Use local exhaust during transfer, ground containers to avoid sparks
Engineering Controls: Chemical fume hood, local exhaust ventilation
Personal Protective Equipment: Chemical goggles or face shield, laboratory coat, chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile or neoprene), particulate respirator (P2 or higher)
Exposure Limits: OSHA PEL: 0.002 mg/m3 (as Be), ACGIH TLV: 0.05 μg/m3
Monitoring Requirements: Airborne beryllium levels, routine surface and personal sampling
Respiratory Protection: Use approved respirators during dust-generating operations or spills
Other Controls: Eyewash stations and safety showers in the workplace
Appearance: White crystalline or powdery solid
Odor: Odorless
Odor Threshold: Not applicable
pH: Slightly alkaline (as aqueous suspension)
Melting Point/Freezing Point: Decomposes before melting
Boiling Point: Decomposes
Flash Point: Not flammable
Evaporation Rate: Not relevant
Flammability: Not flammable
Vapor Pressure: Not determined
Vapor Density: Not determined
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water, more soluble in acids
Density: Circa 1.95 g/cm3
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not determined
Auto-Ignition Temperature: Not available
Decomposition Temperature: Releases CO2 and BeO at high heat
Chemical Stability: Stable under standard conditions in sealed containers
Reactivity Profile: Reacts with acids (forming toxic CO2 and beryllium ion solutions), incompatible with strong oxidizing or reducing agents
Conditions to Avoid: Exposure to moisture, heat sources, acidic conditions, sources of ignition
Hazardous Decomposition: Carbon dioxide, beryllium oxide, beryllium compounds
Polymerization: Does not occur
Sensitivity: Avoid physical impact; material can become airborne and toxic if mishandled
Acute Toxicity: Highly toxic by inhalation, ingestion, and skin contact
Chronic Exposure: Chronic beryllium disease (CBD), a potentially fatal lung disorder
Carcinogenicity: Classified as human carcinogen (IARC Group 1, NTP, OSHA)
Sensitization: Respiratory and dermal sensitizer, allergic reactions possible
Common Routes of Exposure: Inhalation is the most dangerous, followed by dermal and oral
Symptoms: Headache, fever, fatigue, chest tightness, persistent cough, gastrointestinal upset
Target Organs: Lungs, skin, immune system
LD50 Oral (rat): Not available; high toxicity expected
Mutagenicity, Teratogenicity: Insufficient data; potential for genetic damage based on beryllium bioactivity
Aquatic Toxicity: Harmful to aquatic life even at low concentrations
Persistence/Degradability: Limited biodegradation, forms persistent beryllium salts
Bioaccumulative Potential: Beryllium can accumulate in aquatic organisms, remains in sediment
Mobility in Soil: Low mobility, especially in basic soils; may leach with acid rain
Environmental Fate: Slowly transforms to less soluble forms but may persist in soil, water, and sediments
Other Hazards: Toxic to plants and microorganisms especially near disposal sites
Waste Disposal Methods: Treat as hazardous waste; secure collection, label clearly, and dispose through licensed hazardous waste contractor
Contaminated Packaging: Triple rinse, label, and manage as hazardous waste
Regulatory Wastes: Comply with local, regional, and national laws; US EPA hazardous waste code D043
Special Precautions: Do not discharge to sewers or environment
Incineration: Not recommended unless equipped to trap beryllium emissions
UN Number: UN1566
UN Proper Shipping Name: Beryllium compounds, n.o.s.
Transport Hazard Class: 6.1 – Toxic substances
Packing Group: I (highest danger)
Labels Required: Toxic (Skull and Crossbones)
Transportation Instructions: Securely packaged, sealed, upright; inform carriers about toxic properties; avoid shared shipments with food or feed
Environmental Hazards: Dangerous to aquatic life, significant risk if released
OSHA: Regulated toxin (highly hazardous)
TSCA: Listed
EPA SARA Title III: Section 313 toxic chemical
RCRA: Hazardous waste, D043 designation
IARC, NTP: Carcinogenic
State Listings: California Proposition 65 (Cancer, developmental toxicity)
WHMIS (Canada): Class D, Division 1, Subdivision A (very toxic material causing immediate and serious toxic effects)
International Regulations: Controlled under EU REACH, CLP, and GHS rules for carcinogens
