Beryllium Nitrate
Synonyms: Beryllium dinitrate
SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
Chemical Name
Beryllium Nitrate
Product Form
Substance
Catalogue No.
AL0684
CAS Number
13597-99-4
EC Number
237-062-5
EC Index Number
-
Grade
AR grade
HSN Code
74072990
Molecular Formula
Be(NO3)2
SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
1.1 Product identifier
Chemical Name
Beryllium Nitrate
Catalogue No.
AL0684
Product form
Substance
CAS Number
13597-99-4
EC Number
237-062-5
Grade
AR grade
EC Index Number
Not specified
Chemical Formula
Be(NO3)2
HSN Code
74072990
Synonyms
Beryllium dinitrate
Chemical Structure
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1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Use of the substance/mixture
Used as a reference compound in inorganic chemistry and beryllium research.
Uses advised against
Not specified
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company identification
Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane,Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053Maharashtra, India.
1.4 Emergency Contact Details
Phone / e-Mail
Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Ox. Sol. 2; Acute Tox. 3; Skin Irrit. 2; Skin Sens. 1; Eye Irrit. 2; Acute Tox. 2; Resp. Sens. 1; STOT SE 3; Carc. 1B; STOT RE 1; Aquatic Chronic 2
Classification source
ECHA C&L Inventory via PubChem CID 26126 - hazard classes notified by at least 50% of companies; pictograms and signal word derived from those statements
2.2 Label elements
Hazard pictograms
Oxidizer, Acute Toxic, Health Hazard, Environmental Hazard
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H272: May intensify fire; oxidizer; H301: Toxic if swallowed; H315: Causes skin irritation; H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction; H319: Causes serious eye irritation; H330: Fatal if inhaled; H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled; H335: May cause respiratory irritation; H350: May cause cancer; H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure; H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
P203, P210, P220, P233, P260, P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P272, P273, P280, P284, P301+P316, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P316, P318, P319, P320, P321, P330, P332+P317, P333+P317, P337+P317, P342+P316, P362+P364, P370+P378, P391, P403, P403+P233, P405, P501
2.3 Other hazards
Other hazards
Carcinogenic; highly toxic if inhaled or ingested.
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.1 Substance
Name
Beryllium Nitrate
CAS No.
13597-99-4
SECTION 4: First aid measures
4.1 Description of first aid measures
First-aid measures after inhalation
Remove to fresh air; take chest x-ray immediately to check for pneumonitis.
First-aid measures after skin contact
Cuts or puncture wounds in which beryllium may be embedded under the skin should be thoroughly cleansed immediately by a physician.
First-aid measures after eye contact
Flush with water for at least 15 min.; get medical attention.
First-aid measures after ingestion
Induce vomiting; get medical attention.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms relating to use
Symptoms of exposure may include respiratory distress, skin irritation, and eye irritation.
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
General information
Treat symptomatically. Show this safety data sheet to the treating physician.
SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Unsuitable extinguishing media
Not specified
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Special procedures
May cause fire and explosion hazard; oxidizer. Use appropriate extinguishing media.
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Protection during firefighting
Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1.1 For non-emergency personnel
Emergency procedures
Evacuate area and ventilate. Wear appropriate protective equipment. Contain and collect spillage.
6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for cleaning up
Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.
6.4 Reference to other sections
Reference
Not specified
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Precautions for safe handling
Handle under strict PPE and in a fume hood. Avoid inhalation and contact with skin and eyes.
Hygiene measures
Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditions
Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Separated from food and feedstuffs. Well closed. Store only in original container. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.2 Exposure controls
Hand protection
Protective gloves (e.g. nitrile rubber)
Eye protection
Chemical safety goggles or safety glasses
Skin and body protection
Wear suitable protective clothing
Respiratory protection
Use appropriate respiratory protection when handling this material.
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties
9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state
Solid
Colour
White
Odour
Odorless
Odour threshold
Not applicable
pH value
Not applicable
Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1)
Not applicable
Melting point
60 °C; decomposes at 100-200 °C
Freezing point
Not specified
Boiling point
Not specified
Flash point
Not applicable
Auto-ignition temperature
Not applicable
Decomposition temperature
Not specified
Flammability (solid, gas)
Not flammable
Vapour pressure
Not applicable
Relative vapour density at 20°C
Not applicable
Density
1.56 at 20 °C (solid)
Solubility
Soluble in water
Log Pow
Not applicable
Viscosity, kinematic
Not applicable
Viscosity, dynamic
Not applicable
Explosive properties
Not explosive
Oxidising properties
Oxidizer
Explosive limits
Not applicable
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
Reactivity
Stable under normal conditions, but may react with reducing agents.
10.2 Chemical stability
Chemical stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
Possibility of hazardous reactions
Attacks many metals in the presence of moisture. On combustion, forms toxic and corrosive gases and fumes including beryllium oxide (see ICSC 1325) and nitrogen oxides.
10.4 Conditions to avoid
Conditions to avoid
Avoid contact with incompatible materials and excessive heat.
10.5 Incompatible materials
Incompatible materials
Reducing agents, organic materials, and strong acids.
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
Hazardous decomposition products
Not specified
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
Highly toxic; LD50 (oral, rat) = 1.5 mg/kg.
Skin corrosion/irritation
H315: Causes skin irritation
Serious eye damage/irritation
H319: Causes serious eye irritation
Respiratory or skin sensitisation
H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction; H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
Germ cell mutagenicity
Not classified (based on available data)
Carcinogenicity
H350: May cause cancer
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)
H335: May cause respiratory irritation
Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure)
H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
SECTION 12: Ecological information
12.1 Toxicity
Toxicity information
Not specified
12.2 Persistence - degradability
Persistence - degradability
Not specified
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
Bioaccumulative potential
Not specified
12.4 Mobility in soil
Mobility in soil
Not specified
12.6 Other adverse effects
Environmental precautions
Not specified
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
13.1 Waste treatment methods
Additional Info
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.
SECTION 14: Transport information
14.1 UN number
UN-No. (ADR)
2464
UN-No. (IMDG)
2464
UN-No. (IATA)
2464
UN-No. (ADN)
2464
UN-No. (RID)
2464
14.2 UN proper shipping name
Proper Shipping Name (ADR)
Beryllium Nitrate
Proper Shipping Name (IMDG)
Beryllium Nitrate
Proper Shipping Name (IATA)
Beryllium Nitrate
Proper Shipping Name (ADN)
Beryllium Nitrate
Proper Shipping Name (RID)
Beryllium Nitrate
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
Transport hazard class(es)
5.1, 6.1
14.4 Packing group
Packing group (ADR)
II
Packing group (IMDG)
II
Packing group (IATA)
II
Packing group (ADN)
II
Packing group (RID)
II
14.5 Environmental hazards
Dangerous for the environment
Not specified
Marine pollutant
Not specified
Other information
No supplementary information available
SECTION 15: Regulatory information
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
15.1.1 EU-Regulations
Not specified
SECTION 16: Other Information
Disclaimer
The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a guarantee or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text.