General Information
Revision date
2017-05-26
Product name
Osmium tetroxide
Emergency telephone
Medical: 1-800-498-5701 or +1-303-389-1414
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Company Information
company name
Honeywell Specialty Chemicals Seelze
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity, Category 1, Dermal Acute toxicity, Category 2, Inhalation Acute toxicity, Category 2, Oral Skin corrosion, Category 1B Serious eye damage, Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Fatal if swallowed. Fatal in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Fatal if inhaled.
Prevention
Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Wash skin 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. Wear respiratory protection.
Response
IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position 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. Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
