General Information
Revision date
2020-06-18
Product name
RUTHENIUM RED
CAS No.
11103-72-3
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)
H302, H311, H315, H320, H332
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS06 Skull and crossbones Acute Toxicity (Dermal) – Category 3 H311 Toxic in contact with skin. GHS07 Acute Toxicity (Oral) - Category 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed. Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) - Category 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled. Skin Irritation - Category 2 H315 Causes skin irritation. Eye Irritation - Category 2B H320 Causes eye irritation.
2.2 Label elements
The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).
Hazard pictograms
GHS06 GHS07
Signal word
Danger
Hazardous Ingredients
Ruthenium Red
Hazard statements
Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled. Toxic in contact with skin. Causes skin and 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: Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. 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 measures (see on this label). If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Classification system
NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 1 0 Fire = 0 1 0 Reactivity = 0 · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH 2 Health = 2 0 Fire = 0 FIRE REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0