| Agent Name | Beryllium acetate |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 543-81-7 |
| Formula | C2-H4-O2.1/2Be |
| Major Category | Metals |
| Synonyms | Beryllium acetate normal; Acetic acid, beryllium salt; Beryllium di(acetate); [ChemIDplus] |
| Category | Beryllium Compounds, Inorganic |
| Description | White solid; [Hawley] |
| Sources/Uses | Used to make pure beryllium salts; [Hawley] |
| Comments | See "Beryllium" for one additional linked occupational disease. |
| Exposure Assessment | |
| Skin Designation (ACGIH) | Yes |
| TLV (ACGIH) | 5.0E-5 mg/m3, as Be, inhalable fraction |
| PEL (OSHA) | 0.002 mg/m3, as Be, Ceiling(OSHA) = 0.005 mg/m3, as Be(0.025 mg/m3,as Be,for 30 min.peak per 8-hr shift) |
| IDLH (NIOSH) | 4 mg/m3, as Be |
| Adverse Effects | |
| Fibrogenic | Yes |
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| Toxicity Information | |
| Chemical Information | |
| Related Information in HazMap | |
| Diseases | Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: |
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Agent Name
Beryllium acetate
CAS Number
543-81-7
Formula
C2-H4-O2.1/2Be
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Beryllium acetate normal; Acetic acid, beryllium salt; Beryllium di(acetate); [ChemIDplus]
Category
Beryllium Compounds, Inorganic
Description
White solid; [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
Used to make pure beryllium salts; [Hawley]
Comments
See "Beryllium" for one additional linked occupational disease.
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH)
Yes
TLV (ACGIH)
5.0E-5 mg/m3, as Be, inhalable fraction
PEL (OSHA)
0.002 mg/m3, as Be, Ceiling(OSHA) = 0.005 mg/m3, as Be(0.025 mg/m3,as Be,for 30 min.peak per 8-hr shift)
IDLH (NIOSH)
4 mg/m3, as Be
Adverse Effects
Fibrogenic
Yes
Links to Other NLM Databases
Toxicity Information
Chemical Information
Related Information in HazMap