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Dangers in grinding Beryllium?

2002

"Understanding the Elements: Beryllium"
by Rick Adair

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"Beryllium Chemistry and processing"
by Walsh and Dalder

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"Beryllium: Environmental Analysis and Monitoring"
by Brisson & Ekechukwu

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Q. What are the dangers in grinding Beryllium rod bar etc. I do wear a respirator and there is a vacuum. I have ask my supvr. He is not sure.

Thank you,

Manny Benavides
- Athens, Tennessee

A. Manny,

Almost everything (including metals) these days, comes with a MSDS sheet. Ask your supervisor to obtain one for your rod. You will find any potential health hazards listed there, along with recommended safety precautions.

Marc Green
anodizer - Boise, Idaho
2002

A. Beryllium causes cancer! Plain and simple. Your company should outfit you with an air sampler and then have it tested to insure your exposure rate is low. I let an Airline company fool me with crap on Cadmium testing...very sorry I did.

Jon Quirt
- Fridley, Minnesota
2002

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