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Beryllium

CAS Number

7440-41-7

Synonym

Beryllium-9, Beryllium dust, Beryllium metal, Beryllium metallic, Glucinum, Glucinium

Occurrence/Use

Naturally occurring element; strengthening and conductive component used alone or in alloys (ie. aerospace material, electronics, fuel containers); component of tobacco smoke

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Beryllium

California Public Health Goals Data

Health Risk Category: 
Digestive system toxicity
Public Health Goal - Download: 
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Cancer Risk at PHG: 
Oral cancer potency cannot be determined
MCL value (mg/L): 
0.004
Cancer Risk at MCL: 
Oral cancer potency cannot be determined
Last PHG Revision : 
2003