My company machines beryllium copper. I have a health document I would like to share.
Suffice to say, BC is hazardous if precautions are not taken.
In it's inert form it's fairly benign, but dust, fumes, and particulate are all know carcinogens.
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BerylliumAlloys.pdf - Health Hazard Information for Users of Beryllium Copper (233k)