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/m³	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, 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.

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