A regulated, marked area should be established where Beryllium Oxide is handled, used, or stored. Store in tightly closed containers in a cool, well-ventilated area. Seek medical attention. Skin Contact Avoid skin contact in skin areas with cuts and scratches. If such contact occurs, promptly wash with large amounts of water and scrub well to remove all chemical particles.
Breathing Remove the person from exposure.
Transfer promptly to a medical facility especially if any lung effects are noticed. For high exposures, medical observation for 1 to 2 days is recommended because of possible delayed serious effects. Not intended to be copied and sold for commercial purposes. It is used to make light alloys, in nuclear reactors, in radio tube parts, in aerospace structures, and in inertial guidance systems. The major source of beryllium in the environment is burning fossil fuels, some of which may enter the aquatic environment through atmospheric fallout.