General Information
Revision date
2016-11-14
Product name
Osmium Tetroxide
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)
H300, H310, H314, H330
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H300
Fatal if swallowed
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS06 Skull and crossbones Acute Tox. 2 H300 Fatal if swallowed. Acute Tox. 1 H310 Fatal in contact with skin. Acute Tox. 2 H330 Fatal if inhaled. GHS05 Corrosion Skin Corr. 1B H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
2.2 Label elements
The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
Hazard pictograms
GHS05 GHS06
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary statements
Do not breathe dusts or mists. [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection. Wear protective gloves / protective clothing. 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. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. 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 0 Reactivity = 0 · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH 4 Health = 4 FIRE 0 Fire = 0 REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0
PBT Substances
Not applicable
vPvB Substances
Not applicable
