Re: Beryllium Oxide

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Original poster: "uk-teslacoil.co.uk" <duncanr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Beryllium oxide is extermely toxic by inhalation and ingestion it is 
also a suspect human carcinogen (it causes cancer).

Duncan
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> Original poster: "Gerry  Reynolds" <gerryreynolds@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
> Hi Godfrey,
>
> I suspect there is no problem as long as it remains in ceramic 
> form.  Just dont powderize it and breathe it in.
> Dont know what the insulating properties are of beryllium oxide.
>
> Gerry R
>
>
> > Original poster: "Godfrey Loudner" <ggreen@xxxxxxxx>
> >
> > I have two matching high voltage insulators about 5 inches tall with
> > shiny white ceramic between metallic bases and terminals. On the ceramic
> > material is printed beryllium oxide. I placed them in a plastic bag and
> > washed my hands. I don't intend to file or saw them. Are these
> > insulators a hazard to me?
> >
> > Godfrey Loudner