A NASA engineer looks on as the first six James Webb Space Telescope
primary beryllium mirror segments are prepped to begin final cryogenic testing.
- Image courtesy of NASA.

BERYLLIUM SAFETY

Materion is an advanced materials supplier and is the world’s only fully integrated developer and supplier of beryllium (Be), beryllium alloys and beryllium composites. For over 80 years, we have been at the forefront of developing and implementing comprehensive health and safety procedures and techniques related to occupational beryllium exposure. This website is dedicated to providing employers and their associates with important information on working safely with beryllium-containing materials.

Additional important information on working safely with beryllium and beryllium-containing materials, including Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Safety Facts and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), is available on Materion.com in the Resource Center under “Health and Safety”.

Please note that important Information on working safely with beryllium and beryllium-containing materials in the European Union, including the Be Responsible – Beryllium Product Stewardship program, is available at berylliumsafety.eu.