SAFETY DATA SHEET
Osmium Tetroxide
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Osmium Tetroxide
Other Names:
N/A
Product Number(s):
C010
CAS Number:
20816-12-0
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Laboratory use.
Company Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
Emergency Contact Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS06
Acute Tox. 2 H300 Fatal if swallowed.
Acute Tox. 1 H310 Fatal in contact with skin.
Acute Tox. 2 H330 Fatal if inhaled.
GHS05
Skin Corr. 1B H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Acute Tox. 2 H300 Fatal if swallowed.
Acute Tox. 1 H310 Fatal in contact with skin.
Acute Tox. 2 H330 Fatal if inhaled.
GHS05
Skin Corr. 1B H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Label Elements
Signal Words
Danger
Hazard Statement(s)
Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary Statement(s)
Do not breathe dusts or mists.
(In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.
Wear protective gloves / protective clothing.
Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
(In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.
Wear protective gloves / protective clothing.
Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Primary route(s) of entry
Not available.
Human Health
Inhalation:
Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
Ingestion:
Immediately call a POISON CENTRE/ doctor.
Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
Eyes:
Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do.Continue rinsing.
Skin:
(or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
Environment
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
Osmium Tetroxide
20816-12-0
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-
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
Do not induce vomiting; call for medical help immediately.
Drink plenty of water and provide fresh air. Call for a doctor immediately.
Drink plenty of water and provide fresh air. Call for a doctor immediately.
Inhalation
Supply fresh air or oxygen; call for doctor.
In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
Skin Contact
Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
Eye Contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.
Other Information
Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.
Remove breathing equipment only after contaminated clothing have been completely removed.
In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.
Remove breathing equipment only after contaminated clothing have been completely removed.
In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing equipment
CO₂, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
HAZCHEM
Not available.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Environmental precautions
Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.
Methods and materials for containment and clean up
Use neutralising agent.
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Thorough dedusting.
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace. Open and handle receptacle with care.
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace. Open and handle receptacle with care.
Conditions for safe storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Material
TWA ppm
TWA mg/m3
STEL ppm
STEL mg/m3
Osmium Tetroxide
0.0002 ppm
0.0016 mg/m³-
0.0006 ppm
0.0047 mg/m³
Engineering controls
No special requirements.
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
Tightly sealed goggles.
Skin protection
Protective gloves
The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.
Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the chemical mixture. Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation ·
Material of gloves
The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. ·
Penetration time of glove material
The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observe.
The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.
Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the chemical mixture. Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation ·
Material of gloves
The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. ·
Penetration time of glove material
The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observe.
Body protection
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Store protective clothing separately.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Store protective clothing separately.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Respiratory protection
In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use self-contained respiratory protective device
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
General information
Appearance
Solid
Odour
Like chlorine.
pH
Not applicable.
Vapour Pressure
at 20 °C: 10 hPa
Density
at 20 °C: 4.906/22 °C g/cm³
Boiling Point
130 °C
Melting Point
40.1 °C
Solubility
Not determined.
Specific Gravity of Density
Not applicable.
Flash Point
Not applicable.
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Not determined.
Ignition Temperature
Not determined.
Formula
Not available.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
No further relevant information available.
Chemical stability
No decomposition if used according to specifications.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No dangerous reactions known.
Conditions to avoid
No further relevant information available.
Incompatible materials
No further relevant information available.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects
No further relevant information available.
Eye contact
Strong caustic effect.
Skin contact
Caustic effect on skin and mucous membranes.
Ingestion
Danger through skin adsorption.
Swallowing will lead to a strong caustic effect on mouth and throat and to the danger of perforation of esophagus and stomach.
Swallowing will lead to a strong caustic effect on mouth and throat and to the danger of perforation of esophagus and stomach.
Inhalation
No sensitising effects known.
Toxicity and irritation
No further relevant information available.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
No further relevant information available.
Persistence and degradability
No further relevant information available.
Bioaccumulative potential
No further relevant information available.
Other adverse effects
Water hazard class 2 (German Regulation) (Self-assessment): hazardous for water
Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
Must not reach sewage water or drainage ditch undiluted or unneutralisd.
Danger to drinking water if even small quantities leak into the ground.
Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
Must not reach sewage water or drainage ditch undiluted or unneutralisd.
Danger to drinking water if even small quantities leak into the ground.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
General information
Must not be disposed together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations
Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG label required
HAZCHEM
Not available.
UN Number
UN2471
Proper shipping name
2471 OSMIUM TETROXIDE
Transport hazard class
6.1
Packing group
PG I
Environmental hazard
Yes (DOT)
Symbol (fish and tree)
Symbol (fish and tree)
Special precautions for users
Warning: Toxic substances
Additional information
ADG
Limited quantities (LQ) 0 ·
Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E5
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 1 g Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 300 g · Transport category 1 ·
Tunnel restriction code C/E
Limited quantities (LQ) 0 ·
Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E5
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 1 g Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 300 g · Transport category 1 ·
Tunnel restriction code C/E
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
Substance is not listed.
Other Information
No further relevant information available.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
23 August 2017
Comments
This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) has been prepared in compliance with the Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals Code of Practice February 2016. It is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for adoption of necessary safety precautions. The information published in this SDS has been compiled from the publications listed in Section 16: to the best of our ability and knowledge these publications are considered accurate. We reserve the right to revise Safety Data Sheets as new information becomes available. Copies may be made for non-profit use.