Beryllium Oxide

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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California Public Health Goals Data

Update Date:
Health Risk Category: Digestive system toxicity
Cancer Risk at Public Health Goal: Oral cancer potency cannot be determined at this date
CA Maximum Contaminant Level (mg/L): 0.004
Public Health Goal Technical Support Document: