General Information
Revision date
2019-11-06
Product name
Platinum Group Metal Salts
Product Synonyms
Osmium Tetroxide; Osmium (VIII) oxide; Osmic acid; Osmic anhydride
Chemical name
Platinum Group Metal Salts
CAS No.
20816-12-0
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory chemical; Fixative for Transmission Electron Microscopy
Manufacturer Name
CAGE 1P573
Emergency telephone
Contacting CHEMTREC
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Structure Probe, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sales@2spi.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H300+H330, H311, H314, H318, H370
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H300+H330
Fatal if swallowed or if inhaled
Section 2
OSHA HCS Classification
Acute toxicity, oral: Category 1 / 2 Acute toxicity, dermal Category 1 / 2 Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 1 / 2 Skin corrosion / irritation Category 1 Serious eye damage / eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ tox. single exp. Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H300 + H330 Fatal if swallowed or if inhaled. H311 Toxic in contact with skin H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H370 Causes damage to organs
Precautionary statements
P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P210 Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces – No smoking P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray P264 Wash thoroughly after handling P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection P284 Wear respiratory protection P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water P305 + P351 + 338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
2.3 Other hazards
THE SUBSTANCE CAN BE ABSORBED INTO THE BODY BY INHALATION OF ITS VAPORS, BY INHALATION OF ITS AEROSOL, AND BY INGESTION. A HARMFUL CONTAMINATION OF AIR CAN BE REACHED VERY QUICKLY ON EVAPORATION OF THIS SUBSTANCE AT 20 °C. CONTACT WITH COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL MAY CAUSE FIRE. Oxidizing, Target Organ Effect, Highly toxic by inhalation, Highly toxic by ingestion, Highly toxic by skin absorption, Respiratory sensitizer, Corrosive Target Organs Eyes, Central nervous system, Male reproductive system, Kidney
Other hazards which do not result in classification
Lachrimator
Principle Routes of Exposure
Eye: Likely Inhalation: Likely Skin: Likely Ingestion: Likely Eye Hazards: REDNESS, PAIN, BLURRED VISION, LOSS OFVISION, SEVERE DEEP BURNS Skin Hazards: Possible skin discoloration (green or black), Redness, Skin burns, Pain, Blisters. VERY TOXIC IN CONTACT WITH THE SKIN. Ingestion Hazards: Abdominal cramps, Burning sensation, Shock or Collapse. VERY TOXIC IF SWALLOWED. Inhalation Hazards: Burning sensation, Cough, Headache, Wheezing, Shortness of Breath, Visual disturbances. SYMPTOMS MAY BE DELAYED. VERY TOXIC IF INHALED. Subchronic (Target Organ Effects): Eyes, Skin, Respiratory System, Central Nervous System Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: AVOID ALL CONTACT WITH THIS CHEMICAL. Hazardous Material Information System USA Health ........................... 4 Fire Hazard ................... 0 Reactivity ...................... 1 Personal Protection ...... J NFPA Rating (estimated) Health ........................... 4 Flammability .................. 0 Reactivity ...................... 1 Other ............................. TOX