NextSDS Logo
Safety Data Sheet EN

Beryllium oxide

CAS 1304-56-9
EC 215-133-1

Get a free compliance audit

Upload your SDS inventory and get a detailed compliance report.

Get Free Audit
01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Beryllium oxide
Product Code
10001

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
1304-56-9 Check regulations →
EC Number
215-133-1 Check regulations →

Identified Uses

SU24 Scientific research and development

Manufacturers & Suppliers

Alfa Aesar, Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemicals, Inc. logo

Alfa Aesar, Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemicals, Inc.

manufacturer

30 Bond Street, Ward Hill, MA 01835-8099

http://www.alfa.com

Emergency Contacts

Emergency Contact

(800) 343-0660

Monday-Friday, 8am-7pm EST

Carechem 24

(866) 928-0789

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. Cat. 3 H301
Acute Tox. Cat. 2 H330
Carc. Cat. 1B H350
STOT RE Cat. 1 H372
Skin Irrit. Cat. 2 H315
Eye Irrit. Cat. 2 H319
Skin Sens. Cat. 1 H317
STOT SE Cat. 3 H335

GHS Pictograms

GHS06 - Acute toxicity

GHS06

GHS07 - Health hazard

GHS07

GHS08 - Serious health hazard

GHS08

Hazard Statements

H301 Toxic if swallowed.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H330 Fatal if inhaled.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
H350 May cause cancer.
H372 Causes damage to the lung and the blood through prolonged or repeated exposure. Route of exposure: Inhalative.

Precautionary Statements

P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor/...
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P320 Specific treatment is urgent (see on this label).
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Get a free compliance audit

Upload your SDS inventory and get a detailed compliance report

Free Audit
03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type substance

Substances

Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Beryllium oxide EC: 215-133-1 1304-56-9 --- No
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Seek immediate medical advice.

Skin contact

Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly. Seek immediate medical advice.

Eye contact

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.

Ingestion

Do not induce vomiting; immediately call for medical help.

Immediate Medical Attention

Seek immediate medical advice.

Medical Treatment

No further relevant information available.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Product is not flammable. Use fire-fighting measures that suit the surrounding fire.

Specific hazards

If this product is involved in a fire, the following can be released: Toxic metal oxide fume

Firefighter Protection

Wear self-contained respirator. Wear fully protective impervious suit.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.

Environmental

Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Keep container tightly sealed. Open and handle container with care.

Storage

Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.

Fire prevention

The product is not flammable

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Engineering

Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.

Hands

Impervious gloves. Check protective gloves prior to each use for their proper condition. The selection of suitable gloves not only depends on the material, but also on quality. Quality will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. Penetration time of glove material (in minutes) Not determined

Eyes

Safety glasses

Respiratory

Use self-contained respiratory protective device in emergency situations.

Skin/Body

Protective work clothing.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Explosive Limits
---
Upper Explosive Limit
Not determined
Flash Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Bulk Density
---
Vapor Density
Not applicable.
Voc Content
---
Ph
Not applicable.
Solidification Point
---
Kinematic Viscosity
Not applicable.
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Form
Powder
Evaporation Rate
Not applicable.
Physical State Data
solid
Appearance
Powder
Partition Coefficient
Not determined.
Auto Ignition Temperature
Not determined
Solubility In Water
Insoluble
Vapor Pressure
Not applicable.
Solubility
---
Dynamic Viscosity
Not applicable.
Colour
White
Crystallisation Point
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Properties Status
---
Freezing Point
---
Odor Threshold
Not determined.
Relative Density
Not determined.
Molecular Weight
---
Odor
Odorless
Flammability
Not determined.
Solubility In Fat
---
Physical State
Powder
Colour Intensity
---
Melting Point
2575 °C (4667 °F)
Boiling Point
4300 °C (7772 °F)
Softening Point
---
Lower Explosive Limit
Not determined
Density
3.01 g/cm³ (25.118 lbs/gal)
Decomposition Temperature
Not determined
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Reactivity

No information known.

Hazardous reactions

No dangerous reactions known

Avoid

No further relevant information available.

Incompatible

No information known.

Decomposition

Toxic metal oxide fume

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

Treatment

Consult state, local or national regulations to ensure proper disposal.

14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

UN Number
UN1566
Shipping Name
Beryllium compounds, n.o.s. (Beryllium oxide)
Transport Class
6.1
Packing Group
II
IMDG

Warning: Toxic substances

IATA

Warning: Toxic substances

15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

Chemical Safety Assessment Not performed

For use only by technically qualified individuals.

?

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for Beryllium oxide?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Beryllium oxide?

Beryllium oxide is a powder appearing as powder with white color. It has odorless odor.

What is Beryllium oxide used for?

SU24 Scientific research and development

What are the hazard statements for Beryllium oxide?

This substance has 8 hazard statements:

  • H301: Toxic if swallowed.
  • H315: Causes skin irritation.
  • H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction.
  • H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H330: Fatal if inhaled.
  • H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
  • H350: May cause cancer.
  • H372: Causes damage to the lung and the blood through prolonged or repeated exposure. Route of exposure: Inhalative.

What is the melting point of Beryllium oxide?

The melting point is 2575 °C (4667 °F) and the boiling point is 4300 °C (7772 °F).