SAFETY DATA SHEET 1. Identification Product identifier Lithium Beryllium Fluoride Other means of identification SDS number M47 Synonyms FLiBe Manufacturer/Importer/Supplier/Distributor information Manufacturer Company name Materion Brush Inc. Address 6070 Parkland Boulevard Mayfield Heights, OH 44124 United States Telephone 1.800.862.4118 Website www.materion.com E-mail [email protected] Contact person Theodore Knudson Emergency phone number 1.800.862.4118 2. Hazard(s) identification Physical hazards Not classified. Health hazards Acute toxicity, oral Category 3 Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2 Sensitization, skin Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 respiratory tract irritation Specific target organ toxicity, repeated Category 1 exposure Environmental hazards Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 2 long-term hazard OSHA defined hazards Not classified. Label elements Signal word Danger Hazard statement Toxic if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye irritation. Fatal if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause cancer. Causes damage to organs (respiratory system) through prolonged or repeated exposure by inhalation. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Material name: Lithium Beryllium Fluoride SDS US 2945 Version #: 02 Revision date: 03-17-2021 Issue date: 01-21-2020 1 / 10 Precautionary statement Prevention Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not breathe dust. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wear respiratory protection. Response If swallowed: Immediately call a poison center/doctor. Rinse mouth. If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a poison center/doctor. Specific treatment is urgent (see this label). If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Collect spillage. Storage Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Disposal Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known. classified (HNOC) Supplemental information For further information, please contact the Product Stewardship Department at +1.800.862.4118. 3. Composition/information on ingredients Mixtures Chemical name Common name and synonyms CAS number % Lithium Fluoride 7789-24-4 60 - 70 Beryllium Fluoride Beryllium Difluoride 7787-49-7 30 - 40 4. First-aid measures Inhalation Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Oxygen or artificial respiration if needed. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim inhaled the substance. Induce artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. Call a physician or poison control center immediately. Skin contact Remove contaminated clothing immediately and wash skin with soap and water. In case of eczema or other skin disorders: Seek medical attention and take along these instructions. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Eye contact Do not rub eyes. Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists. Ingestion Call a physician or poison control center immediately. Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting without advice from poison control center. If vomiting occurs, keep head low so that stomach content doesn't get into the lungs. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested the substance. Induce artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. Most important Severe eye irritation. Symptoms may include stinging, tearing, redness, swelling, and blurred symptoms/effects, acute and vision. Dusts may irritate the respiratory tract, skin and eyes. Skin irritation. May cause redness delayed and pain. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Dermatitis. Rash. Prolonged exposure may cause chronic effects. Indication of immediate medical Provide general supportive measures and treat symptomatically. Keep victim warm. Keep victim attention and special treatment under observation. Symptoms may be delayed. needed General information IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. If you feel unwell, seek medical advice (show the label where possible). Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, and take precautions to protect themselves. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Material name: Lithium Beryllium Fluoride SDS US 2945 Version #: 02 Revision date: 03-17-2021 Issue date: 01-21-2020 2 / 10 5. Fire-fighting measures Suitable extinguishing media Water fog. Foam. Dry chemical powder. Carbon dioxide (CO2). Unsuitable extinguishing media Do not use water jet as an extinguisher, as this will spread the fire. Specific hazards arising from During fire, gases hazardous to health may be formed. the chemical Special protective equipment Self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing must be worn in case of fire. and precautions for firefighters Fire fighting Use water spray to cool unopened containers. equipment/instructions Specific methods Use standard firefighting procedures and consider the hazards of other involved materials. General fire hazards No unusual fire or explosion hazards noted. 6. Accidental release measures Personal precautions, protective Keep unnecessary personnel away. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Wear equipment and emergency appropriate protective equipment and clothing during clean-up. Do not breathe dust. Use a procedures NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator if there is a risk of exposure to dust/fume at levels exceeding the exposure limits. Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. Ensure adequate ventilation. Local authorities should be advised if significant spillages cannot be contained. For personal protection, see section 8 of the SDS. Methods and materials for Avoid dispersal of dust in the air (i.e., clearing dust surfaces with compressed air). Minimize dust containment and cleaning up generation and accumulation. Collect dust using a vacuum cleaner equipped with HEPA filter. This material is classified as a water pollutant under the Clean Water Act and should be prevented from contaminating soil or from entering sewage and drainage systems which lead to waterways. Stop the flow of material, if this is without risk. Large Spills: Wet down with water and dike for later disposal. Absorb in vermiculite, dry sand or earth and place into containers. Shovel the material into waste container. Following product recovery, flush area with water. Small Spills: Sweep up or vacuum up spillage and collect in suitable container for disposal. Wipe up with absorbent material (e.g. cloth, fleece). Clean surface thoroughly to remove residual contamination. Never return spills to original containers for re-use. Put material in suitable, covered, labeled containers. For waste disposal, see section 13 of the SDS. Environmental precautions Avoid release to the environment. Inform appropriate managerial or supervisory personnel of all environmental releases. Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Avoid discharge into drains, water courses or onto the ground. 7. Handling and storage Precautions for safe handling Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Do not breathe dust. Do not taste or swallow. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid prolonged exposure. When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. Should be handled in closed systems, if possible. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Avoid release to the environment. Observe good industrial hygiene practices. Conditions for safe storage, Store locked up. Store in tightly closed container. Store in a well-ventilated place. Store away from including any incompatibilities incompatible materials (see Section 10 of the SDS). 8. Exposure controls/personal protection Occupational exposure limits The following constituents are the only constituents of the product which have a PEL, TLV or other recommended exposure limit. At this time, the other constituents have no known exposure limits. Material name: Lithium Beryllium Fluoride SDS US 2945 Version #: 02 Revision date: 03-17-2021 Issue date: 01-21-2020 3 / 10 US. OSHA Specifically Regulated Substances (29 CFR 1910.1001-1050) Components Type Value