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Substance Regulatory Obligations

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Beryllium and its inorganic compounds

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Last updated: 25/05/2022
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CMD - Carcinogens and Mutagens Directive

CMD - Carcinogens and Mutagens Directive, Annex III - OELVs

RESTRICTION

This list provides occupational exposure limit values (OELVs) for carcinogens, mutagens and reprotoxic substances pursuant to Annex III of Directive 2004/37/EC (CMRD). Employers are obligated to minimize worker exposure to these agents in so far as possible, and must arrange for medical surveillance of workers exposed to these substances.

Name of Agent EC Number CAS Long-term Exposure Limit (LTEL) Values Short-term Exposure Limit (STEL) Values Expressed As Carcinogen Category Physical form Dermal Sensitisation Respiratory Sensitisation Skin Designation Effective Date Expiration Date Work Sector Miscellaneous Notes  
Name f/ml mg/m3 ppm mg/m3 ppm
Beryllium inorganic compounds
0.0006 mg/m3
1B Category 1B, presumed to have carcinogenic potential for humans, classification is largely based on animal evidence.
Inhalable fraction
yes
yes
11 July 2026
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Beryllium inorganic compounds
0.0002 mg/m3
1B Category 1B, presumed to have carcinogenic potential for humans, classification is largely based on animal evidence.
Inhalable fraction
yes
yes
11 July 2026
Details