Review of Toxicity Aspects of Beryllium Propellant

Abstract

Action by government agencies which have been taken pertaining to curtailment of open-air test firings of high-performance solid rocket motors utilizing beryllium (Be) powder as a fuel are summarized. More recent analytical and biological test data indicate that exhaust products from Be motors are essentially insoluble and hence present little health hazards so that safety can be assured by adherence to reasonable control standards. A critical review of existing restrictive measures is recommended in light of present toxicological information.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 08, 1969
Accession Number
AD0860869

Entities

People

  • F. G. Gorman
  • H. M. White

Organizations

  • The Aerospace Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Pollution
  • Beryllium Compounds
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Governments
  • Health Services
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Particle Size
  • Public Health
  • Rocket Engines
  • Solid Propellants
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Agricultural Chemistry/Soil Science
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design