General Information
Revision date
2020-04-03
Product name
OSMIUM TETROXIDE 2% AQUEOUS SOLUTION
CAS No.
20816-12-0
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory chemicals
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300 Contract CCN7661
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Electron Microscopy Sciences
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sgkcck@aol.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H301, H311, H315, H319, H331
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H301
Toxic if swallowed
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS06 Skull and crossbones Acute Toxicity (Oral) - Category 3 H301 Toxic if swallowed. Acute Toxicity (Dermal) – Category 3 H311 Toxic in contact with skin. Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) - Category 3 H331 Toxic if inhaled. GHS07 Skin Irritation - Category 2 H315 Causes skin irritation. Eye Irritation - Category 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
2.2 Label elements
The product is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
Hazard pictograms
GHS06 GHS07
Signal word
Danger
Hazardous Ingredients
Osmium Tetroxide
Hazard statements
Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary statements
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. If swallowed: Immediately call a poison center/doctor. Rinse mouth. If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a poison center/doctor. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Specific measures (see on this label). If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Classification system
NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 2 0 Fire = 0 2 0 Reactivity = 0 · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH 2 Health = 2 0 Fire = 0 FIRE REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0
