* Beryllium sulfate

NIOSH Topic: Respirators

Provides information about respirators, including selection of appropriate respirators, cleaning and maintenance information, certification information, and respirator standards.

Documentation for Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health Concentrations (IDLH)

NTIS Publication No. PB-94-195047

This publication documents the criteria and information sources that have been used by the NIOSH to determine immediately dangerous to life or health concentrations (IDLHs).

* Beryllium compounds (as Be)

NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods (NMAM)

NMAM is a collection of methods for sampling and analysis of contaminants in workplace air.

* Beryllium 7300 this document in PDF PDF only 117 KB (8 pages)

* Be

* Elements by ICP (aqua regia ashing) 7301 this document in PDF PDF only 107 KB (8 pages)

* Elements by ICP (hot block/HCI/HNO3 digestion) 7303 this document in PDF PDF only 86 KB (6 pages)

* Elements on wipes 9102 this document in PDF PDF only 110 KB (5 pages)

NIOSH Criteria Documents

Criteria documents are developed to provide the basis for comprehensive occupational safety and health standards. These documents generally contain a critical review of the scientific and technical information available on the prevalence of hazards, the existence of safety and health risks, and the adequacy of methods to identify and control hazards.

* NIOSH Criteria for a recommended standard: Occupational Exposure to Beryllium

DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 72-10268 (1972)

* Testimony to Department of Labor

August 19, 1977

U.S. Governmental Resources

Toxicological Profile for Beryllium (ATSDR)

External link: http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/tfacts4.html

OSHA Safety and Health Topic: Beryllium

External link: http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/beryllium/index.html

References

Stonehouse AJ, Zenczak S [1991]. Properties, production processes, and applications. In: Rossman MD, Preuss O, Powers MB, eds. Beryllium: biomedical and environmental aspects. Baltimore: Williams and Wilkins, pp. 276 – 655.

Weston A, Snyder J, McCanlies EC, Schuler CR, Andrew ME, Kreiss K, Demchuk E [2005]. Immunogenetic factors in beryllium sensitization and chronic beryllium disease. Mutat Res 592:68-78.

Henneberger PK , Goe SK , Miller WE, Doney B, Groce DW [2004]. Industries in the United States with airborne beryllium exposure and estimates of the number of current workers potentially exposed. J Occup Environ Hyg 1:648-659

Uses and Properties of Beryllium (Table 1) *

Technology

Application

Physical properties suiting application

Aeropspace

Engines and rockets

Lw, Hc, D, Ag, St

Brakes and landing gear Lw, Hc, Sf, D, Ag, St, Wr

Satellites and gyroscopes Lw, Sf, St, Ds, Ag, Co

Precision tools Lw, Sf

Altimeters Fo, Sp

Mirrors Ds, Lw, Sf, St

Telecommunications

Undersea repeater housings

Cr, St

Cell phones Co, Fo, Sp, Er, Hc

Personal computers Co, Fo, Sp, Er, Hc, D

Transistor mountings Er, Hc

Electrical connectors Co, Fo, Sp, St

Switches and springs Co, Fo, Sp, St, D

Electromagnetic shielding Fo, Sp, St

Biomedical

X-ray tube windows

Lw, Xt

Scanning electron microscopes Xt

Dental prostheses Ca, Lw

Medical lasers Hc, Er

Defense

Tank mirrors

Lw, Sf, St

Springs on submarine hatches Co, Sp, St

Mast mounted sights Lw, Sf, St

Missile guidance Ds, Lw, Sf, St

Nuclear triggers Nm

Fire prevention

Non-sparking tools

Ca, Ns, St

Sprinkler systems Cr, Fo, Sp, St

Automotive

Air-bag triggers

Co, Fo, Sp

Anti-lock braking systems Co, Fo, Sp, St

Steering wheel connectors Ag, Co, Cr, Fo, Sp, St

Miscellaneous Plastic molds Hr

Bellows Fo, Sp

Jewelery Lw, Fo, No

Golf clubs Ca, St, Wr

Bicycle frames Lw, Sf, St, D

Camera shutters Lw, Sf

Fishing rods Fo, Sp, St

Pen clips Fo, Sp