Categorization Results from the Canadian Domestic Substance List
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Substance Identity
CAS Number
7440-41-7
Chemical Name
Beryllium
Type of substance
Inorganic
SMILES
n/a
Moiety of concern
Be
Categorization Results
Meets Government of Canada Categorization Criteria?
Yes
Meets Human Health Categorization Criteria?
Yes
Meets Environmental Criteria for Categorization?
No
Persistent (P)?
Yes
Bioaccumulative (B)?
Not Determined
Inherently Toxic to Aquatic Organisms (iT)?
No
DSL Quantity range (tonnes/year)
0 to 1T
Ecological data supporting decisions
Underlying data regarding persistence
Media of concern leading to Categorization
Not Applicable
Experimental Biodegradation half-life (days)
Not Available
Comment (persistency)
P by default (metal)
Underlying data regarding Bioaccumulation
Underlying data regarding inherent toxicity to aquatic organisms
Human Health data supporting decisions
Underlying data regarding potential for exposure
LPE/IPE/GPE
Lowest Potential for Exposure (HC Simple Exposure Tool)
Underlying data regarding Previous Assessments
Underlying data regarding Simple Hazard Assessment
Agency
Assessment
EC
Carcinogenicity - Category 2
IARC
Carcinogenicity - Group 1
USEPA 1986
Carcinogenicity - Groups B1 and B2
NTP
Carcinogenicity - Known to be a human carcinogen
Underlying data regarding Complex Hazard Assessment