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1.1 Product Identifier

Product Name: Beryllium

Product Form: Solid

Chemical Family: Metal

CAS Number: 7440-41-7

Molecular Formula: Be

Molecular Weight: 9.01

1.2 Other Means of Identification

Synonyms: Beryllium-9, Glucinium, Beryllium Element, Glucinum, UN 1567, RCRA P015, 

Be, DLA02910, RTECS DS1750000

1.3 Recommended Uses

Recommended Use: Variety of radiological, mechanical, and industrial applications.

1.4 Manufacturer, Importer, or Responsible Party

Responsible Party: Defense Logistics Agency Strategic Materials

8725 John J. Kingman Road

Fort Belvoir, Virginia 22060-6223

(703) 767-5525

1.5 Emergency Phone Number

Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-9300 (CHEMTREC)

(703) 527-3887 (CHEMTREC INTERNATIONAL)

2.1 Classification of Chemical per OSHA CFR 1910.1200

Acute Toxicity (Oral): Category 4

Acute Toxicity (Inhalation): Category 2

Skin Irritation: Category 2

Eye Irritation: Category 2A

Carcinogen: Category 1A

Reproductive Toxicity: Category 2

Target Organ – Single: Category 3 (Respiratory System)

Target Organ – Prolonged: Category 1 (Respiratory System)

2.2 Label Elements

Signal Word: DANGER

Section 1: Identification

Section 2: Hazard(s) Identification

Beryllium

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Hazard Statements: May cause lung cancer via inhalation. Causes damage to lungs through 

prolonged or repeated exposure via inhalation. Harmful if swallowed. Fatal if 

inhaled. Causes skin irritation and serious eye irritation. Suspected of 

damaging fertility or the unborn child, may cross the placenta.

Precautionary Statements: Prevention: Obtain special instruction before use. Do not handle until all 

safety precautions have been read and understood. Wear protective gloves, 

clothing, and eye and/or face protection. Do not eat, drink, or smoke when 

using this product. Do not breathe dust. Use only outdoors or in a wellventilated area. In case of inadequate ventilation, wear respiratory protection. 

Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. Wash 

hands and exposed skin thoroughly after handling. 

Response: If swallowed or inhaled, immediately call a poison control center 

and/or doctor. Rinse mouth. If inhaled, remove person to fresh air and keep 

comfortable for breathing. If on skin, wash with plenty of water. If skin and eye 

irritation occurs and/or persists or exposed, concerned or skin rash occurs, 

get medical attention and/or advice. Wash contaminated clothing before 

reuse. If in eyes, rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove 

contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. 

Storage: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store 

locked up. 

Disposal: Dispose of contents in accordance with federal, state, and local 

regulations.

2.3 Other Hazards

Negligible fire and explosion hazard in bulk form. Dust/air mixtures may ignite or explode. May react on contact with 

water. Contaminated clothing should not be taken home at the end of shift, but should remain at employee's place of 

work for cleaning.

2.4 Unknown Acute Toxicity

Does not apply to this product.

3.1 Chemical Name 

Chemical Name: Beryllium

Composition: 99.0%-99.7% Be

The health and physical hazards information provided in this SDS are for its major component. Beryllium metal contains 

other elements in addition to Be. For concentrations of other components, see the Certificates of Analysis for each lot.

3.2 Common Names/Synonyms

Synonyms: See Section 1.2 for common names and synonyms.

3.3 CAS Number/Unique Identifiers

CAS Number: 7440-41-7

EC Number (EINECS): 231-150-7

EC Index Number: 004-001-00-7

3.4 Impurities/Stabilizing Additives

No data available.

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4.1 Description of First-Aid Measures

Ensure that adequate decontamination has been carried out.

Inhalation: If adverse effects occur, remove to uncontaminated area. Give artificial 

respiration if not breathing. Get immediate medical attention.

Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash skin with soap and water 

for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention, if needed. Thoroughly clean 

and dry contaminated clothing and shoes before reuse.

Eye Contact: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get immediate 

medical attention. 

Ingestion: If swallowed, get medical attention. Do not induce vomiting. If vomiting 

occurs, lean patient forward or place on left side (head-down position, if 

possible) to maintain an open airway and prevent aspiration. Get medical 

attention.

4.2 Most Important Symptoms/Effects, Acute and Delayed

Inhalation (Short-Term): May cause irritation, fever, difficulty breathing, irregular heartbeat, lung 

congestion. 

Inhalation (Chronic): Long term exposure may cause skin disorders, changes in blood pressure, 

weight loss, chest pain, difficulty breathing fatigue, blood disorders, bone 

disorders, kidney damage, liver damage, cancer. Storage of absorbed 

beryllium takes place in bones. There is some retention of a transient nature 

by liver, kidney, and lung.

Skin Contact (Acute): May cause irritation. 

Skin Contact (Chronic): May cause irritation. 

Eye Contact (Acute): May cause irritation.

Eye Contact (Chronic): May cause irritation.

Ingestion (Acute): May cause irritation, difficulty breathing. 

Ingestion (Chronic): No information on significant adverse effects.

4.3 Indication of Immediate Medical Attention/Special Treatment

Get immediate medical attention if inhaled, exposed to eyes, and/or ingested. Identified antidotes include calcium 

disodium edetate/dextrose, intravenous, and calcium disodium edetate/procaine, intramuscular. 

5.1 Suitable Extinguishing Media

Extinguishing media includes dolomite, dry powder for metal fires, dry sand, graphite, soda ash, and sodium chloride

or approved Class D extinguishers. DO NOT use carbon dioxide or halogenated extinguishing agents. For fires 

involving beryllium, extinguish with water spray, fog, or standard foam. DO NOT use straight water streams.

5.2 Specific Hazards

Negligible fire and explosion hazard in bulk form. Dust/air mixtures may ignite or explode. 

5.3 Special Protective Equipment and Precautions

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing when fighting fires. Move container from fire area if 

it can be done without risk. Cool containers with flooding amounts of water until well after the fire is out; however, do 

not get water inside containers. Stay away from the ends of tanks. For fires in cargo or storages areas, cool 

containers with water from unmanned hose holder or monitor nozzles until well after fire is out. If this is not possible, 

take the following precautions: Keep all unauthorized personnel away, isolate hazard area, and deny entry. Let the 

Section 4: First-Aid Measures

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fire burn. Use extinguishing agents appropriate for the surrounding fire. Avoid inhalation of material or combustion byproducts. Keep run-off water out of sewers and water sources.

6.1 Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment, and Emergency Procedures

Wear nitrile rubber gloves, eye protection, self-contained respirator, and protective clothing. Subject to California Safe 

Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65). Notify Local Emergency Planning Committee and 

State Emergency Response Commission for release greater than or equal to RQ of 10 lb or 4.54 kg (US SARA 

Section 304). If release occurs in the US and is reportable under CERCLA Section 103, notify the National Response 

Center at (800) 424-8802 or (202) 426-2675. No reporting of releases of this hazardous substance is required if the 

diameter of the pieces of the solid metal released is larger than 100 micrometers (0.004 inches). Keep out of water 

supplies and sewers. Keep all unauthorized people away, isolate hazard area, and deny entry. Personal protective 

equipment is discussed Section 8.3.

6.2 Methods and Materials for Containment and Cleaning Up

For small dry spills, collect beryllium and place in a clean, dry container for later disposal. Scoop up and place in a 

large stoppered wide mouth bottle. Save spilled material for recovery. Wash site with soap solution. Wastewater from 

contaminant suppression, cleaning of protective clothing/equipment, or contaminated sites should be contained and 

evaluated for subject chemical or decomposition product concentrations. For large spills, first dike the area, then wet 

down material with water for later disposal. 

For a land spill, dig a pit, pond, lagoon, holding area to contain liquid or solid material. If time permits, pits, ponds, 

lagoons, soak holes, or holding areas should be sealed with an impermeable flexible membrane liner. Cover solids 

with a plastic sheet to prevent dissolving in rain or fire-fighting water. Dike surface flow using soil, sand bags, foamed 

polyurethane, or foamed concrete. If spilled to water, use natural barriers or oil spill control booms to limit spill travel. 

Remove trapped material with suction hoses.

7.1 Precautions for Safe Handling

Keep storage container tightly sealed. Transfer material in closed systems or within a completely hooded containment 

with local exhaust ventilation. Prevent spillage. Prevent contact with clothing. Flush container clean before discarding.

Particulate may enter the body through cuts, abrasions or other wounds on the surface of the skin. Wear gloves when 

handling this product. Personal protective equipment is discussed in Section 8.3.

7.2 Conditions for Safe Storage

Store in accordance with all current regulations and standards. Beryllium should be stored in dry areas, away from 

incompatible substances and sources of ignition, including any sparking or arcing electrical apparatus. Incompatible 

materials are identified in Section 10.5.

8.1 Exposure Limits

OSHA PEL TWA: 0.002 mg/m3

OSHA Ceiling: 0.005 mg/m3 (30 minutes) with a maximum peak of 0.025 mg/m3

ACGIH TWA: 0.002 mg/m3

ACGIH STEL: 0.01 mg/m3

IDLH: 4 mg/m3, Ca

NIOSH REL TWA (10 Hr NTE): 0.0005 mg/m3 Ceiling, Ca

AGS TRK (Metal): 0.005 mg/m3

AGS TRK (Other): 0.002 mg/m3

UK WEL TWA: 0.002 mg/m3

Section 6: Accidental Release Measures

Section 7: Handling and Storage

Section 8: Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
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8.2 Appropriate Engineering Controls

Ventilation: Provide local exhaust or process enclosure ventilation system. Ensure 

compliance with applicable exposure limits. 

8.3 Individual Protection Measures

Eye Protection: Wear splash resistant safety goggles with a faceshield. Provide an 

emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in the immediate 

area.

Clothing: Wear appropriate chemical resistant clothing (preferably disposable, onepiece and close fitting at ankles and wrists), gloves, hair covering, and over 

shoes. Work clothing that becomes wet or significantly contaminated should 

be removed and replaced.

Gloves: Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves.

Respirator: Under conditions of frequent use or heavy exposure, respiratory protection 

may be needed. Respiratory protection is ranked in order from minimum to 

maximum. Consider warning properties before use. 

1. Any particulate respirator equipped with an N95, R95, or P95 filter 

(including N95, R95, and P95 filtering facepieces) except quarter-mask 

respirators. The following filters may also be used: N99, R99, P99, N100, 

R100, or P100. 

2. Any air-purifying full-facepiece respirator equipped with an N95, R95, or 

P95 filter. The following filters may also be used: N99, R99, P99, N100, 

R100, or P100. 

3. Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a high-efficiency particulate 

filter. 

4. Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a tight-fitting facepiece and a 

high-efficiency particulate filter. 

5. Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece that is operated in a 

pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode.

Unknown Concentrations/IDLH: 1. Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece that is operated in a 

pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an 

auxiliary self-contained breathing apparatus operated in a pressure-demand 

or other positive-pressure mode. 

2. Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is 

operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode.

9.1 Appearance

Physical State: Solid

Physical Description: Grayish-white brittle metal.

9.2 Odor

Odor: Odorless.

9.3 Odor Threshold

Not applicable.

9.4 pH

Not applicable.

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9.5 Melting / Freezing Points

Melting Point: 2,323oF - 2,341oF (1,273oC - 1,283oC)

Freezing Point: Not applicable.

9.6 Initial Boiling Point and Boiling Range

Boiling Point: 5,378°F (2,970°C) @ 5 mmHg

9.7 Flash Point

No data available.

9.8 Evaporation Rate

Not applicable.

9.9 Flammability

No data available.

9.10 Upper/Lower Explosive Limits

No data available.

9.11 Vapor Pressure

Vapor Pressure: 7.6 mmHg @ 3,470°F (1,910°C)

9.12 Vapor Density

Not applicable.

9.13 Relative Density

Water = 1: 1.848

9.14 Solubility(ies)

Insoluble: Cold Water, Mercury

Soluble: Acids, Alkalis, Dilute Nitric Acid, Slightly Soluble in Hot Water

9.15 Partition Coefficient

No available.

9.16 Auto-Ignition Temperature

No data available.

9.17 Decomposition Temperature

No data available.

9.18 Viscosity

No data available.

10.1 Reactivity

Avoid contact with water or moisture. May react with evolution of heat on contact with water.

10.2 Chemical Stability

Stable at normal temperatures and pressures.

10.3 Possibility of Hazardous Reactions

Acids (Strong): Reacts to produce flammable hydrogen gas.

Bases (Strong): Attacked and evolves flammable hydrogen gas.

Carbon Dioxide: Violent reaction.

Carbon Dioxide + Nitrogen: May ignite on heating.

Carbon Tetrachloride: Forms shock-sensitive mixture.

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Chlorine: Incandescent reaction when heated.

Fluorine: Incandescent reaction when heated.

Halides: Reacts.

Halocarbon Solvents: May form shock-sensitive mixtures.

Hydrochloric Acid: Reacts with finely divided or amalgamated beryllium.

Lithium: Severely attacks beryllium metal.

Metals (Alkali): Reacts to forms salts.

Nitric Acid (Dilute): Reacts with finely divided or amalgamated beryllium.

Oxidizers: Reacts vigorously.

Phosphorus: Incandescent reaction on heating.

Sulfuric Acid: Reacts with finely divided or amalgamated beryllium.

Trichloroethylene: Forms shock-sensitive mixture.

10.4 Conditions to Avoid

None reported.

10.5 Incompatible Materials

Incompatibilities: Acids, bases, halocarbons, oxidizing materials, halogens, metals, and 

combustible materials.

Safe storage of the material is discussed in Section 7.2.

10.6 Hazardous Decomposition Products

Thermal Decomposition Products: Oxides of beryllium.

11.1 Likely Routes of Exposure

Routes of entry include inhalation, skin contact, eye contact, and ingestion. 

11.2 Symptoms

See Section 4.2 for symptoms related to the chemical and toxicological characteristics.

11.3 Short and Long Term Effects

Inhalation (Acute): Brief, intense exposure to pulmonary irritants may cause severe chemical 

pneumonitis. Symptoms may include bronchial spasm, nasopharyngitis, 

tracheobronchitis, cough, blood tinged sputum, dyspnea, cyanosis, nasal 

discharge, fever, anorexia, fatigue, tachycardia, and possibly cor pulmonale. 

Fatal pulmonary edema or spontaneous pneumothorax has been reported. 

Studies in rats indicate a severe, chemical pneumonitis followed by a 

quiescent period of minimal inflammation and mild fibrosis occurs. Later, 

progressive fibrosing pneumonitis was observed in these rats. With sufficient 

exposure, effects as detailed in chronic exposure may occur.

Inhalation (Chronic): In addition to the effects described in acute exposure, prolonged or repeated 

exposure may cause "berylliosis", a disorder that generally affects the upper 

and lower respiratory tract, but the onset may be marked by weakness, 

fatigue, and weight loss with or with dyspnea. Symptoms may be delayed 

from 1-25 years from exposure and may be precipitated by additional 

physical stress. Signs of pulmonary insufficiency and systemic effects may 

occur including dyspnea on exertion or at rest, burning chest pain, constant 

non-productive hacking cough, wheezing, clubbing of fingers, low blood 

pressure, enlarged liver, spleen, and parotid gland, osteoarthropathy, 

increase in hematocrit, elevated serum uric acid, nephrolithiasis, 

hypercalciuria with or without stones, hypercalcemia, spontaneous skin 

lesions, and cor pulmonale due to increasing pulmonary fibrosis and 

pulmonary resistance. Less common effects may include hemoptysis, 

seizure disorders and palpitations. Severely disabled persons may show 

cachexia and signs of right heart impairment with severe non-productive 

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cough, spontaneous pneumothorax, and bouts of chills and fever. Death may 

be due to cardiac or respiratory failure, or in rare cases, renal failure. 

Pathological findings include extrapulmonary changes of focal 

granulomatous lesions in the abdominal lymph nodes, spleen, liver, and bone 

marrow, as well as renal involvement. Human studies indicate that berylliosis 

may be a disease resulting from pulmonary sensitization and responding with 

inflammatory changes which tend to be granulomatous. Cumulative exposure 

to beryllium has produced decreased lung function that is distinct from 

berylliosis. Epidemiological studies show an excess of lung cancer in white 

males occupationally exposed to beryllium or beryllium compounds.

Skin Contact (Acute): May cause irritation. Sensitization is reported to not occur from contact of 

intact skin with beryllium metal. However, accidental implantation of particles

beneath the skin may cause necrosis of adjacent tissue, formation of ulcer, 

and granulomatous hypersensitivity reaction.

Skin Contact (Chronic): Repeated exposure to irritants may cause dermatitis.

Eye Contact (Acute): Contact with dust may cause conjunctival inflammation. Introduction into 

corneas of rabbits produced slight clouding of the surrounding cornea.

Eye Contact (Chronic): May cause conjunctivitis and possibly severe periorbital edema.

Ingestion (Acute): May cause coughing and shortness of breath. Experimental evidence 

suggests that little beryllium is absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract.

Ingestion (Chronic): In animal studies, beryllium metal eaten in the diet at a level of 5% is so 

poorly absorbed that no effect on growth occurred over long periods of 

feeding. However, beryllium tends to displace magnesium in the body after a 

prolonged period of time.

11.4 Numerical Measures of Toxicity

Target organs include the immune system (sensitizer). May cross the placenta. Contact with beryllium compounds 

may exacerbate a pre-existing berylliosis condition.

Toxicity Data: 496 μglkg intravenous-rat LD50

51 mg/kg intratracheal-rat LD50

20 nglm3/8 hour (s)-26 week(s) intermittent inhalation-rat TCLo

20 ng/m3/I hour(s)-17 week(s) intermittent inbalation- mammal TCLo

2 μg/m3/8 hour(s)-26 week(s) intermittent inhalation-human TCLo

Tumorigenic Data: 13 mg/kg intratracheal-rat TDLo; 20 mg/kg intravenous-rabbit TDLo

Mutagenic Data: DNA adduct - Escherichia coli 30 μmol/L

DNA inhibition - non-mammalian species intravenous 30 μmol/kg

DNA adduct - human HeLa cell 30 μmol/L

DNA adduct - mouse Ascites tumor 30 μmol/L

11.5 Carcinogen Status

OSHA: No data available.

NTP: Known Human Carcinogen

IARC: Human Sufficient Evidence, Animal Sufficient Evidence, Group 1 (Beryllium 

and Beryllium Compounds)

ACGIH: A1 – Confirmed Human Carcinogen (Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds)

EC: Category 2 (Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds)

TRGS: K2

12.1 Ecotoxicity

LC50 Daphnia magna (Water Flea) age < or =24 hr

Conditions: freshwater, static, 22 deg C, pH 7.4-9.4, dissolved oxygen 6.5-

9.1 mg/L; Concentration: 1900 ug/L for 24 hr (95% confidence interval: 1100-

3300 ug/L) /> or =80% purity

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LC50 Daphnia magna (Water Flea) age < or =24 hr

Conditions: freshwater, static, 22 deg C, pH 7.4-9.4, dissolved oxygen 6.5-

9.1 mg/L; Concentration: 1900 ug/L for 48 hr (95% confidence interval: 800-

1600 ug/L) /> or =80% purity

LC50 Hyalella azteca (Scud) age 1-11 day young organism

Conditions: freshwater, static, 24-25 deg C, pH 7.39 (6.44-8.52); 

Concentration: 67 ug/L for 7 days (95% confidence interval: 53-85 ug/L)

LC50 Hyalella azteca (Scud) age 1-11 day young organism

Conditions: freshwater, static, 24-25 deg C, pH 8.21 (7.23-8.83); 

Concentration: 240 ug/L for 7 days (95% confidence interval: 181-316 ug/L)

12.2 Persistence and Degradability

No data available.

12.3 Bioaccumulative Potential

No data available.

12.4 Mobility in Soil

No data available.

12.5 Other Adverse Effects

No data available.

Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations. Subject to disposal regulations: USEPA 40 CFR 262. 

Hazardous Waste Number(s): P015. Consider recovering and recycling of beryllium as an alternative to its disposal.

Beryllium solid waste should be placed into impermeable, sealed bags or containers (e.g., drums) that are labeled in 

accordance with the requirements of USEPA or applicable regulations.

Waste waters containing beryllium may require treatment to reduce the concentration of beryllium. A typical treatment 

method for beryllium involves steps such as chemical precipitation, settling clarification, neutralization, filtration, and

sludge dewatering.

14.1 UN Number 

UN Number: 3077 (solid)

14.2 UN Proper Shipping Name

UN Proper Shipping Name: RQ Environmentally Hazardous Substances, Solid, N.O.S., (Beryllium).

14.3 Transport Hazard Class(es)

Hazard Class: 9 (solid)

CA Transportation/Dangerous Goods: No classification assigned.

Land Transport ADR: No classification assigned.

Land Transport RID: No classification assigned.

Air Transport IATA: No classification assigned.

Air Transport ICAO: No classification assigned.

Maritime Transport IMDG: No classification assigned.

14.4 Packing Group

Packing Group: III (solid)

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14.5 Environmental Hazards

No data available.

14.6 Transport in Bulk

No data available.

14.7 Special Precautions

No data available.

US Regulations

CERCLA 102A/103 (40 CFR 302.4): Beryllium: 10 lbs. RQ 

(solid metal particles <100 micrometer diameter).

SARA Title III 

Section 302 (40 CFR 355.30): Not regulated.

Section 304 (40 CFR 355.40): Not regulated.

Sections 311/312 (40 CFR 370.21): Yes (Acute, Chronic, Reactive)

Section 313 (40 CFR 372.65): Yes (Beryllium and compounds)

OSHA Process Safety: Not regulated.

State Regulations

California Proposition 65: Beryllium and compounds are known to cause cancer.

National Inventory Status

US Inventory (TSCA): Listed on inventory.

TSCA 12(b) Export Notification: Not listed.

The information in this Safety Data Sheet meets the requirements of the United States Department of Labor 

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION and regulations promulgated thereunder (29 CFR 1910.1200 

et. seq.). This document is intended only as a guide to the appropriate precautionary material handling by a person trained 

in, or supervised by a person trained in, chemical handling. Exposure to this chemical may have serious adverse health 

effects. This chemical may interact with other substances. Since the potential uses are so varied, all of the potential hazards 

of use or interaction with other chemicals or materials cannot be identified on this Safety Data Sheet. The user should 

recognize that this chemical can cause injury, especially if improperly handled, precautionary measures are not followed,

and personal protective equipment not worn. Read and understand all precautionary information prior to use. The Defense 

Logistics Agency (DLA) shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above 

chemical.

References:

ChemADVISOR. Material Safety Data Sheet, Beryllium. March 13, 2008. (as provided by the Defense Logistics Agency)

American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists. 2013 TLVs® and BEIs®, ACGIH® Publication #0113. 2013.

US Department of Transportation. Emergency Response Guidebook. 2012

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards, http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npg/.

National Institute of Health, Toxicology Data Network. http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/

NOTE: No data available: no data for this topic found using references listed.

Date of Preparation of Updated SDS: April 10, 2015

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