BERYLLIUM ACETATE, BASIC Property

Melting point:

60°C (rough estimate)

solubility 

insoluble in H2O, ethanol

form 

white crystals

color 

Plates

Water Solubility 

soluble hot H2O, with hydrolysis; insoluble alcohol [MER06]

Safety

RIDADR 

1566

HazardClass 

6.1(a)

PackingGroup 

II

Toxicity

LD50 ipr-rat: 317 mg/kg XEURAQ UR-70,1949

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H301Toxic if swalloed

H315Causes skin irritation

H317May cause an allergic skin reaction

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H330Fatal if inhaled

H335May cause respiratory irritation

H350May cause cancer

H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P260Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P272Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P284Wear respiratory protection.

P301+P310IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P310Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P314Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.

P320Specific treatment is urgent (see … on this label).

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P330Rinse mouth.

P332+P313IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P333+P313IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P362Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

P363Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P403+P233Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

P405Store locked up.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

BERYLLIUM ACETATE, BASIC Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

White crystals. Insoluble in water; hydrolyzed by hot water, dilute acids. Soluble in chloroform and other organic solvents. Can be crystallized from hot acetic acid in very pure form.

Uses

Source of pure beryllium salts.

Hazard

Toxic by inhalation and ingestion.

Safety Profile

Confirmed carcinogen. Poison byintraperitoneal route. When heated to decomposition it emitstoxic fumes of BeO.