General Information
Product name
OSMIC ACID
Product Synonyms
Osmium tetroxide
CAS No.
20816-12-0
Emergency telephone
91-250-2390989, 91-250-2390032
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Company Information
company name
OXFORD LAB FINE CHEM LLP
Section 2
Potential Acute Health Effects
Extremely hazardous in case of ingestion. Very hazardous in case of inhalation. Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant). Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (permeator). Prolonged exposure may result in skin burns and ulcerations. Over-exposure by inhalation may cause respiratory irritation. Severe over-exposure can result in death.
Potential chronic health
Effects CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS Not available. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS Not available.
Teratogenic Effects
Not available. DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY Not available. The substance is toxic to lungs, the nervous system. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage. Repeated exposure to an highly toxic material may produce general deterioration of health by an accumulation in one or many human organs.