Is AlBeMet safe to use?
AlBeMet contains beryllium. Handling beryllium metal in solid form poses no special health risk. Like many industrial materials, beryllium-containing materials may pose a health risk if recommended safe-handling practices are not followed. Inhalation of airborne beryllium may cause a serious lung disorder in susceptible individuals. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has set mandatory limits on occupational respiratory exposures. Read and follow the guidance in the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) before working with this material. For additional information on safe handling practices or technical data on beryllium metal, contact Brush Wellman, Inc.