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    Beryllium is a hard, grayish metal naturally found in mineral rocks, coal, soil, and volcanic dust. Beryllium compounds are commercially mined, and the beryllium is purified for use in nuclear weapons and reactors, aircraft and space vehicle structures, instruments, x-ray machines, and mirrors.

    While the general population is exposed to normally low levels of beryllium in air, food, and water, some people can have greater exposure to it such as those working in industries where beryllium is mined, processed, machined, or converted into metal, alloys, and other chemicals may be exposed to high levels of beryllium. People living near these industries may also be exposed to higher than normal levels of beryllium in air.

    Beryllium ToxFAQs™
    Fact sheet that answers the most frequently asked questions about beryllium and its health effects. 

    Beryllium Public Health Statement
    This Public Health Statement is the summary chapter from the Toxicological Profile for Beryllium.

    Toxicological Profile for Beryllium
    This profile contains the toxicologic and adverse health effects information for beryllium.



Last Updated: April 22, 2008
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