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Beryllium [Hazard Alert]
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Description:Beryllium is a metal used for decades in nuclear weapons and energy production. Its use is growing in other industries like electronics. It has also been found in coal and copper slags used for abrasive blasting and paint removal.
Breathing in beryllium dust or touching surfaces contaminated with beryllium dust can lead to Chronic Beryllium Disease (CBD). CBD is a serious scarring illness of the lungs that can cause cough, shortness of breath, and fatigue.
publications_Beryllium_Hazard-Alert2013.pdf
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