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September 09, 2025
Beryllium [7440-41-7], metal and compounds
French name in the regulation:
Béryllium [7440-41-7], métal et composés
CAS :
7440-41-7
Exposure Standards in RROHS regulation
Permissible exposure values (PEV)
ppm
mg/m
3
f/cc
Notes
TWAEV
-
0,00015
-
-
STEV
-
-
-
-
Ceiling
-
-
-
-
Carcinogenicity
C1
Sensitizer
S
Simple asphyxiant
Percutaneous
Prohibited use
Prohibited recirculation
Minimum exposure
Explosion hazard
Ototoxic
TWA adjustment for unusual work schedules
III
: Weekly adjustment
CNESST – Toxicological Index Service
Consult REPTOX file:
Beryllium [7440-41-7], metal and compounds
Analysis:
Béryllium (exprimé en Be)
Method: IRSST - 359
Sampling protocol
Sampling device:
Sampling media required:
#IRSST
Description
913
MCE filter, 37 mm, 0,8µm, preweighed
Parameters:
Flow rate: 1,5 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 180 L
STEL sampling volume: -
Remarks:
Refer to the information in InfoLABO
2018-11
regarding limitations related to gravimetric measurement obtained through the use of these cassette. For surface wipe sampling, contact Laboratory Customer Service.
Analytical protocol
Principle:
Inductively coupled plasma spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Precision (%):
2,3
Minimum reported value:
0,0005 µg
Remarks:
Specific sampling must be carried out for this substance. This method allows the analysis of chemical elements present in the sample without distinguishing the different chemical forms. The analytical results are expressed as total beryllium.
Reference
IRSST. "Détermination du béryllium dans l'air des lieux de travail". Méthodes analytique. Méthode 359, Montréal, IRSST, 2008.
Béryllium (exprimé en Be)
Method: IRSST - 359
Sampling protocol
Sampling device:
Sampling media required:
#IRSST
Description
916
MCE filter, 25 mm, 0.8µm, preweighed
Parameters:
Flow rate: 1,5 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 180 L
STEL sampling volume: -
Remarks:
Refer to the information in InfoLABO
2018-11
regarding limitations related to gravimetric measurement obtained through the use of these cassette. For surface wipe sampling, contact Laboratory Customer Service.
Analytical protocol
Principle:
Inductively coupled plasma spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Precision (%):
2,3
Minimum reported value:
0,0005 µg
Remarks:
Specific sampling must be carried out for this substance. This method allows the analysis of chemical elements present in the sample without distinguishing the different chemical forms. The analytical results are expressed as total beryllium.
Reference
IRSST. "Détermination du béryllium dans l'air des lieux de travail". Méthodes analytique. Méthode 359, Montréal, IRSST, 2008.
Béryllium, Solu-Sert
Method: IRSST - 396
Sampling protocol
Sampling device:
Sampling media required:
#IRSST
Description
990
25-mm Solu-Sert MCE filter
Parameters:
Flow rate: 1,5 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 180 L
STEL sampling volume: -
Remarks:
For surface wipe sampling, contact Laboratory Customer Service.
Analytical protocol
Principle:
Inductively coupled plasma spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Precision (%):
1,24
Minimum reported value:
0,00025 µg
Remarks:
Specific sampling must be carried out for this substance. This method allows the analysis of chemical elements present in the sample without distinguishing the different chemical forms. The analytical results are expressed as total beryllium.
Reference
IRSST. Détermination de la concentration en béryllium dans l’air par ICP-MS – Prélèvement effectué sur filtre encapsulé digérable Solu Sert
Béryllium, Solu-Sert
Method: IRSST - 396
Sampling protocol
Sampling device:
Sampling media required:
#IRSST
Description
992
37-mm Solu-Sert MCE filter
Parameters:
Flow rate: 1,5 L/min
TWA sampling volume: 180 L
STEL sampling volume: -
Remarks:
For surface wipe sampling, contact Laboratory Customer Service.
Analytical protocol
Principle:
Inductively coupled plasma spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Precision (%):
1,24
Minimum reported value:
0,00025 µg
Remarks:
Specific sampling must be carried out for this substance. This method allows the analysis of chemical elements present in the sample without distinguishing the different chemical forms. The analytical results are expressed as total beryllium.
Reference
IRSST. Détermination de la concentration en béryllium dans l’air par ICP-MS – Prélèvement effectué sur filtre encapsulé digérable Solu Sert
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