Beryllium
- CAS Number
- 7440-41-7
- HSN Code
- 81121900
- Molecular Formula
- Be
- Catalogue Number
- AL0682
- Purity
- ≥ 99%
- Molecular Weight
- 9.01 g/mol
Complies with : IP | BP | USP | EP | ACS
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
Key Properties
Beryllium compounds, n.o.s. are generally white, crystalline or powdered material containing beryllium. They are generally soluble in water.
Also known as Beryllium powder.
- Catalogue No.
- AL0682
- CAS Number
- 7440-41-7
- Molecular Formula
- Be
- Molecular Weight
- 9.01 g/mol
- HSN Code
- 81121900
- Grade
- 99% AR
- Product Form
- Substance
Melting point: 1287 °C; Boiling point: 2468 °C; Density: 1.85 g/cu cm; Solubility: Insoluble in cold water, mercury; slightly soluble in hot water.
- Appearance
- Hexagonal crystals
- Shelf Life
- -
- Packaging
- Available in: 1 gm glass bottle, 5 gm glass bottle
- Storage
- Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Separated from strong acids, bases, chlorinated solvents and food and feedstuffs. Well closed. Store only in original container. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
1.1 — Product identifier
- Chemical Name
- Beryllium
- Catalogue No.
- AL0682
- Product form
- Substance
- CAS Number
- 7440-41-7
- EC Number
- 231-150-7
- Grade
- 99% AR
- EC Index Number
- Not specified
- Chemical Formula
- Be
- HSN Code
- 81121900
- Synonyms
- Beryllium powder
1.2 — Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Use of the substance/mixture
- Used in aerospace, nuclear, and materials science applications.
- 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
2.1 — Classification of the substance or mixture
- Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
- Acute Tox. 3; Skin Irrit. 2; Skin Sens. 1; Eye Irrit. 2; Acute Tox. 2; STOT SE 3; Carc. 1B; STOT RE 1
- Classification source
- ECHA C&L Inventory via PubChem CID 5460467 - hazard classes notified by at least 50% of companies; pictograms and signal word derived from those statements
2.2 — Label elements
- Hazard pictograms
- Acute Toxic, Health Hazard
- Signal word
- Danger
- 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 organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
2.3 — Other hazards
- Other hazards
- Carcinogenic by inhalation; may cause respiratory irritation.
3.1 — Substance
- Name
- Beryllium
- CAS No.
- 7440-41-7
4.1 — Description of first aid measures
- First-aid measures after inhalation
- Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Seek medical attention immediately.
- First-aid measures after skin contact
- Wash with soap and water. Seek medical attention if irritation develops.
- First-aid measures after eye contact
- Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
- First-aid measures after ingestion
- Do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth and seek medical attention immediately.
4.2 — Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
- Symptoms relating to use
- Coughing, shortness of breath, chest pain, skin 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.
5.1 — Extinguishing media
- Suitable extinguishing media
- Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, foam.
- Unsuitable extinguishing media
- Not specified
5.2 — Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
- Special procedures
- Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air.
5.3 — Advice for firefighters
- Protection during firefighting
- Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
6.1.1 — For non-emergency personnel
- Emergency procedures
- Evacuate area and ventilate. Use appropriate PPE. Collect spillage with a vacuum cleaner or wet method.
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
7.1 — Precautions for safe handling
- Precautions for safe handling
- Handle with care. Use appropriate PPE including gloves, goggles, and respiratory protection.
- 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 strong acids, bases, chlorinated solvents and food and feedstuffs. Well closed. Store only in original container. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
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 a NIOSH-approved respirator when exposure limits may be exceeded.
9.1 — Information on basic physical and chemical properties
- Physical state
- Solid
- Colour
- Gray
- Odour
- Odorless
- Odour threshold
- Not applicable
- pH value
- Not applicable
- Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1)
- Not applicable
- Melting point
- 1287 °C
- Freezing point
- Not applicable
- Boiling point
- 2468 °C
- Flash point
- Not applicable
- Auto-ignition temperature
- Not applicable
- Decomposition temperature
- Not applicable
- Flammability (solid, gas)
- Flammable
- Vapour pressure
- 1 Pa at 1189 °C (solid); 10 Pa at 1335 °C; 100 Pa at 1518 °C; 1 kPa at 1750 °C; 10 kPa at 2054 °C; 100 kPa at 2469 °C
- Relative vapour density at 20°C
- Not applicable
- Density
- 1.85 g/cu cm
- Solubility
- Insoluble in cold water, mercury; slightly soluble in hot water
- Log Pow
- Not applicable
- Viscosity, kinematic
- Not applicable
- Viscosity, dynamic
- Not applicable
- Explosive properties
- Not explosive
- Oxidising properties
- Not oxidizing
- Explosive limits
- Not applicable
10.1 — Reactivity
- Reactivity
- Stable under normal conditions; reacts with acids and strong bases.
10.2 — Chemical stability
- Chemical stability
- Resistant to oxidation at ordinary temperatures.
10.3 — Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Reacts with strong acids and strong bases. This produces flammable/explosive gas (hydrogen). Mixtures with some chlorinated solvents, such as carbon tetrachloride and trichloroethylene are shock-sensitive.
10.4 — Conditions to avoid
- Conditions to avoid
- Avoid contact with incompatible materials and excessive heat.
10.5 — Incompatible materials
- Incompatible materials
- Strong acids, strong bases, and oxidizing agents.
10.6 — Hazardous decomposition products
- Hazardous decomposition products
- Not specified
11.1 — Information on toxicological effects
- Acute toxicity
- Highly toxic; LD50 (oral, rat) > 500 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
- 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
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
13.1 — Waste treatment methods
- Additional Info
- Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.
14.1 — UN number
- UN-No. (ADR)
- 1567
- UN-No. (IMDG)
- 1567
- UN-No. (IATA)
- 1567
- UN-No. (ADN)
- 1567
- UN-No. (RID)
- 1567
14.2 — UN proper shipping name
- Proper Shipping Name (ADR)
- Beryllium, powder
- Proper Shipping Name (IMDG)
- Beryllium, powder
- Proper Shipping Name (IATA)
- Beryllium, powder
- Proper Shipping Name (ADN)
- Beryllium, powder
- Proper Shipping Name (RID)
- Beryllium, powder
14.3 — Transport hazard class(es)
- Transport hazard class(es)
- 6.1 (4.1)
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
15.1 — Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
- 15.1.1 EU-Regulations
- Not specified
Used in specialized aerospace, nuclear, and materials-science research requiring beryllium's unique lightweight/high-stiffness properties.
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
- Batch Number
- AL-2026-AL01907
- Manufacturing Date
- September-2026
- Expiry Date
- September-2031
- Molecular Weight
- 9.01 g/mol
| Test | Standard | Observed |
|---|---|---|
| Purity | 99% | 99.5% |
| Moisture Content | ≤ 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤ 0.1% | 0.05% |
| Particle Size Distribution | D50 < 10 µm | 8 µm |
| Heavy Metals | ≤ 0.001% | < 0.0005% |
| Related Substances | None detected | None detected |
The above product is expected to comply with 99% AR grade specification.
Technical Data Sheet
| Grade | Assay/Purity | Melting/Boiling Point | Moisture/LOD | Residue on Ignition | Related Substances | Solubility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99% AR | ≥ 99% | m.p. 1287 °C; b.p. 2468 °C | ≤ 0.5% | ≤ 0.1% | None detected | Insoluble in cold water, mercury; slightly soluble in hot water |
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