General Information
Revision date
2024-12-24
Product name
OSMIUM TETROXIDE 4% AQUEOUS SOLUTION
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, 1-703-527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Electron Microscopy Sciences
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@emsdiasum.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H315, H318, H331, H361, H370
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
NFPA Rating Classification of the substance or mixture GHS06 Skull and crossbones Acute toxicity - inhalation 3 H331 Toxic if inhaled GHS08 Health hazard Reproductive toxicity 2 H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) 1 H370 Causes damage to organs GHS05 Corrosion Eye damage 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage GHS07 Acute toxicity - oral 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed Skin irritation 2 H315 Causes skin irritation
2.2 Label elements
The product is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) (Contd. of page 1)
Hazard pictograms
GHS05 GHS06 GHS08
Signal word
Danger
Hazardous Ingredients
Osmium Tetroxide
Hazard statements
Harmful if swallowed. Toxic if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs.
Precautionary statements
Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/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/hearing protection. If swallowed: Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a poison center/doctor. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Specific treatment (see on this label). Rinse mouth. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. 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. · Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
Classification system
· NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 4 0 Fire = 0 4 1 Reactivity = 1 · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH 4 Health = 4 FIRE 0 Fire = 0 REACTIVITY 1 Reactivity = 1 (Contd. of page 2)
PBT Substances
Not applicable
vPvB Substances
Not applicable
2.3 Other hazards
There are no adverse physical or health effects known that are not covered by the hazard classes of the Hazard Communications Standard.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS06 Skull and crossbones Acute toxicity - inhalation 3 H331 Toxic if inhaled. GHS08 Health hazard Reproductive toxicity 2 H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) 1 H370 Causes damage to organs. GHS05 Corrosion Eye damage 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage. GHS07 Acute toxicity - oral 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed. Skin irritation 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.