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

Chronic REL

Chronic Inhalation REL (μg/m3): 0.007 (inhalation); 2.0 μg/kg BW-day (oral)
Chronic Target Organs: Inhalation: Respiratory system, immune system. Oral: Alimentary system (gastrointestinal tract)
Human Data: Yes
Last Chronic REL Revision: 2001
Chronic Reference Exposure Levels Comments:

OEHHA 2008. Technical Supporting Document for Noncancer RELs, Appendix D3. Listed as Beryllium & beryllium compounds.