Beryllium Chloride cas no:7787-47-5

NameBeryllium Chloride
CAS7787-47-5
SynonymsBeCl2;Beryllium chloride (BeCl2);Beryllium chloride, beta;berylliumchloride(becl2);NA 1566;BERYLLIUM CHLORIDE;Beryllium dichloride;BERYLLIUM CHLORIDE, SUBL.
EINECS(EC#)232-116-4
Molecular FormulaBeCl2
Molecular Weight0

Hazardclass6.1(b)

Hazard T+,N
Risk 49-25-26-36/37/38-43-48/23-51/53
Safety

Confirmed carcinogen with experimental tumorigenic data. Poison by ingestion and intraperitoneal routes. An experimental teratogen. Other experimental reproductive effects. Mutation data reported. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of BeO and Cl⁻. See also BERYLLIUM COMPOUNDS and CHLORIDES. 
Hazard Codes:
T+
N
Risk Statements:
R49:May cause cancer by inhalation. 
R25 :Toxic if swallowed. 
R26:Very toxic by inhalation. 
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. 
R43:May cause sensitization by skin contact. 
R48/22:Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure if swallowed. 
R51/53:Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. 
Safety Statements:
S53:Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. 
S45:In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) 
S61:Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / safety data sheets.
RIDADR: UN 1566 6.1/PG 2
WGK Germany: 3
RTECS: DS2625000
F: 
F 3: Hygroscopic.
F 10: Keep under argon.
HazardClass: 6.1(b)
PackingGroup: III

Organism	Test Type	Route	Reported Dose (Normalized Dose)	Effect	Source
guinea pig	LD50	intraperitoneal	50mg/kg (50mg/kg)		Environmental Quality and Safety, Supplement. Vol. 1, Pg. 1, 1975.
mouse	LD50	intraperitoneal	11987ug/kg (11.987mg/kg)		Comptes Rendus Hebdomadaires des Seances, Academie des Sciences. Vol. 256, Pg. 1043, 1963.
mouse	LD50	oral	92mg/kg (92mg/kg)		Hygiene and Sanitation Vol. 30(1-3), Pg. 169, 1965.
rat	LD50	intraperitoneal	5320ug/kg (5.32mg/kg)		Federation Proceedings, Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology. Vol. 9, Pg. 264, 1950.
rat	LD50	oral	86mg/kg (86mg/kg)		Hygiene and Sanitation Vol. 30(1-3), Pg. 169, 1965.