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9780717603268Plain-language summary of each regulated substance found above, drawn from public regulatory data.
Beryllium is a lightweight, strong metal that occurs naturally in the Earth's crust. It and its compounds are used in industries like aerospace, electronics, and nuclear energy because they are heat-resistant and non-magnetic. You might encounter beryllium in certain alloys, electrical contacts, or X-ray windows. The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) lists beryllium and beryllium compounds on the Proposition 65 list because they are known to cause cancer. This listing is based on scientific evidence showing that inhaling beryllium dust or fumes can increase cancer risk, particularly lung cancer. The substance was added to the list in 1987. Because of this, California law requires businesses to provide warnings if they expose people to beryllium in amounts that could be harmful. This summary draws on public regulatory data; the linked source is authoritative. Source: California OEHHA Proposition 65 List (https://oehha.ca.gov/proposition-65/proposition-65-list)
Beryllium is a lightweight, silvery-gray metal that occurs naturally in rocks and minerals. Its compounds are used in some industrial settings, like aerospace alloys and electronics, because they are strong and resistant to heat. However, beryllium and its compounds are banned from all cosmetic products sold in the European Union under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. This ban exists because exposure to beryllium can cause serious health problems, including lung damage and a condition called chronic beryllium disease, which affects the immune system. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classifies beryllium as Group 1 (carcinogenic to humans). Because of these risks, the EU Cosmetics Regulation prohibits its use in any personal care items like makeup, lotions, or soaps. This summary draws on public regulatory data; the linked source is authoritative. Source: EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex II, via the CosIng database at https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/.
Source: California OEHHA Proposition 65
Source: Health Canada
Source: ECHA CLP Annex VI
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