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UN 1567: Beryllium powder

49 CFR 172.101 Hazardous Materials Table·ERG 2024

DOT Classification and Shipping

UN 1567 is assigned the proper shipping name Beryllium powder in the U.S. DOT Hazardous Materials Table (49 CFR 172.101). It is classified as a Class 6.1 Toxic Substance material, Packing Group II. Required label(s): 6.1, 4.1.

Packing group indicates the degree of danger within a hazard class: PG I is high danger, PG II medium, PG III low. The proper shipping name, hazard class, UN number, and packing group together form the basic shipping description that must appear on shipping papers and, where required, on the package and placard.

Emergency Response (ERG Guide 134)

Hazards: Flammable solid. TOXIC. May be fatal if inhaled or absorbed. Corrosive.

Fire: Water, foam, dry chemical.

Spill: Do not touch. Use water spray to reduce dust. Cover with plastic sheet.

Chemical and Physical Properties

Beryllium compounds, n.o.s. are generally white, crystalline or powdered material containing beryllium. They are generally soluble in water. They are toxic by inhalation and by ingestion.

CAS Number: 7440-41-7
Molecular Formula: Be
Molecular Weight: 9.012183 g/mol
Color / Form: Hexagonal crystals
Odor: Odorless
Boiling Point: 4532 F
Melting Point: 2349 °F (NIOSH, 2024)
Specific Gravity: 1.85 (sinks in water)
Vapor Pressure: 0 mmHg (approx)
Water Solubility: Insoluble

Regulatory Data

CERCLA RQ (40 CFR 302.4)
10 lb
OSHA PEL
TWA 0.0002 mg/m³ STEL 0.002 mg/m³ (15 minutes)
NIOSH REL
Ca
IDLH
Ca [4 mg/m³ (as Be)]
RCRA Waste Code(s)
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A release of this material at or above its CERCLA reportable quantity (10 lb) requires immediate notification to the National Response Center at 800-424-8802.

Special Provisions

49 CFR 172.102 special provision codes for this entry: IB8, IP2, IP4, T3, TP33, W100. These codes modify the general requirements (packaging, quantity limits, exceptions) for this specific material. Look up each code in 49 CFR 172.102 for the full text.

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Reference data compiled from the DOT Hazardous Materials Table (49 CFR 172.101), the 2024 Emergency Response Guidebook, and public chemical databases (PubChem, NIOSH, EPA). Always verify the correct shipping description against the current regulation and the manufacturer's SDS Section 14 before shipping.