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50 BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE
gloves; freshly laundered clothing; chemical safety goggles; Symptoms Following Wosure: Any
dramatic, unexplained weight loss should be considered as possible first indication of beryllium disease.
Other symptoms include anorexia, fatigue, weakness, malaise. Inhalation causes pneumonitis, MSO-
pharyngitis, tracheobronchitis, dyspnea, ~hronic cough. Contact with eyes causes conjunctival
inflammation. Contact with skin causes dermatitis of primary irritant or sensitization type; causes ulcer
formation when in contact wit cuts; General Treatment for Exposure: INHALATION: take chest x-ray
immediately to check for evidence of pneumonitis. INGESTION: induce vomiting; get medical
attention. EYES: flush with water for at least 15 min.; get medical attention. SKIN cuts or puncture
wounds in which beryllium may be embedded under the skin should be thoroughly cleansed
immediately by a physician; Toxicity by Inhalation (Threshold Limit Value): 0.002 mg/m3 (as
beryllium); Short-Term Exposure Limits: 0.025 mg/m3 less than 30 min.; Toxicity by Ingestion: Grade
3; oral rat LD,, 82 mg/kg; Late Toxicity: Beryllium disease may occur in the lymph nodes, liver,
spleen, kidney, etc., as well as lung; Vapor (Gas) Im’tant Characteristics: Data not available; Liquid
or Solid Irritant Characteristics: Data not available; Odor Threshold Data not available.
Fire Hazards - Flash Point: Not flammable; Flammable Limits in Air (96): Not flammable; Fire
Extinguishing Agents: Not pertinent; Fire Extinguishing Agents Not To Be Used Not pertinent; Special
Hazards of Combustion Products: Toxic beryllium oxide and sulfuric acid fumes may form in fire
situations; Behavior in Fire: Not pertinent; Ignition Temperature: Not flammable; Electrical Hazard
Not pertinent; Burning Rate: Not flammable.
Chemical Reactivity - Reactivity with Water: No reaction; Reactivity with Common Materials: No
reactions; Stability During Transport: Stable; Neutralizing Agents forAcids and Caustics: Not pertinent;
Polymerization: Not pertinent; Inhibitor of Polymeriz&’on: Not pertinent.

BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE
Chemical Designations - Synonyms: Basic Bismuth Chloride; Bismuth Chloride Oxide; Bismuth
Subchloride; Bismuthyl Chloride; Pearl White; Chemical Formula: BiOCl.
Observable Characteristics - Physical State (as normally shipped): Solid; Color: White; Odor: None.
Physical and Chemical Properties - Physical State at I5 “c and 1 atm. : Solid; Molecular Weight:
260.4; Boiling Point at 1 atm. : Not pertinent (decomposes); Freezing Point: Not pertinent; Critical
Temperature: Not pertinent; Critical Pressure: Not pertinent; Specific Gravity: 7.7 at 20°C (solid);
Vapor (Gas) Density: Not pertinent; Ratio of Specgc Heats of Vapor (Gas): Not pertinent; Latent Heat
of Vaporization: Not pertinent; Heat of Combustion: Not pertinent; Heat of Decomposition: Not
pertinent.
Health Hazards Information -Recommended Personal Protective Equipment: Goggles or face shield;
protective gloves; dust mask; Symptoms Following Exposure: Contact with yes causes mild eye
irritation and can cause skin rashes; General Treatment for Eicposure: EYES: flush with water; Toxicity
by Inhalation (Threshold Limit Value): Data not available; Short-Term Exposure Limits: Data not
available; Toxicity by Ingestion: Grade 0; LD,, > 21.5 glkg (rat); Late Toxicity:; Vapor (Gas) Im’tant
Characteristics: Data not available; Liquid or Solid Irritant Characteristics: Data not available; Odor
Threshold Data not available.
Fire Hazards - Flash Point: Not flammable; Flammable Limits in Air (Sa): Not flammable; Fire
Extinguishing Agents: Not pertinent; Fire Extinguishing Agents Not To Be Used Not pertinent; Special
Hazards of Combustion Products: Irritating hydrogen chloride gas may form in fires; Behavior in Fire:
Not pertinent; Ignition Temperature: Not flammable; Burning Rate: Not flammable.
Chemical Reactivity - Reactivity with Water: No reaction; Reactivity with Common Materials: No
reactions; Stability During Transport: Stable; Neutralizing Agents for Acids and Caustics: Not pertinent;
Polymerization: Not pertinent; Inhibitor of Polymerization: Not pertinent.
BISPHENOL A
Chemical Designations - Synonyms: 2,2-Bis(4-Hydroxyphenyl)Propane; p,p’-Dihydroxy-
diphenyldimethylmethane; 4,4’-Isopropylidenediphenol; Ucar Bisphenol HP; Chemical Formzda: p-
HOCJ&C(CH3),C,&0H-p.