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EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2012-06-01
Product name
Osmium Tetroxide, 4% Aqueous
Product Synonyms
Osmium Tetroxide, Osmic Acid Solution, Osmium (VIII) Oxide
Chemical name
Platinum Group Metal Salts
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300 24 hrs a day
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Company Information
company name
Ted Pella, Inc.
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency overview Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow solution. Immediate effects: This substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapors, by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion. May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact. Target Organs: Eyes and Central Nervous System.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Eyes Likely; Inhalation Highly; Skin Likely; Ingestion Likely Signs and Symptoms of Overexposure: ND Eyes: Irritation, lacrimation, visual disturbance, conjunctivitis, headache, potential damage to cornea. If eyes are exposed to vapor over a short period of time, night vision will be affected for about one evening. One will notice colored halos around lights. Skin: Dermatitis, possible skin discoloration (green or black). Toxic if absorbed through the skin. Ingestion: Toxic if swallowed. Irritation, cough, dyspnea, death. Inhalation: Toxic if inhaled. Coughing, shortness of breath, unconsciousness, could cause tracheitis, bronchitis, bronchial spasm which may lead to inflammatory lesions of the lung. Chronic Exposure: Potential Kidney damage. Laboratory test have shown mutagenic effects. Reproductive hazard. Chemical Listed As Carcinogen Or Potential Carcinogen: No See Toxicological Information (Section11)
Environmental effects
See Ecological Information (Section 12)
