General Information
Revision date
2020-04-03
Product name
OSMIUM TETROXIDE 4% AQUEOUS SOLUTION
CAS No.
20816-12-0
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory chemicals
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, H310, H315, H318, H330
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 2 H310 Fatal in contact with skin. Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) - Category 2 H330 Fatal if inhaled. GHS05 Corrosion Serious Eye Damage - Category 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage. GHS07 Skin Irritation - Category 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.
2.2 Label elements
The product is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
Hazard pictograms
GHS05 GHS06
Signal word
Danger
Hazardous Ingredients
Osmium Tetroxide
Hazard statements
Toxic if swallowed. Fatal in contact with skin or if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage.
Precautionary statements
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. 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. [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection. If swallowed: Immediately call a poison center/doctor. Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water. 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. Specific treatment is urgent (see on this label). Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If skin irritation occurs: 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 = 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
