Description
Osmium tetraoxide, min. 99,95 %, p.a. for electron microscopy, Molar mass (M) 254,20 g/mol, Density (D) 4,9 g/cm³, Boiling point (bp) 130 °C, Storage temp. +4 to +15 °C, CAS No. 20816-12-0, UN-Nr. 2471, EC No. 244-058-7, Empirical formula OsO4
Osmium tetraoxide is suitable for fixing lipides and proteins. Because of the low penetration power, application is primarily limited to ultra thin techniques with small tissue samples.
Compliance & Safety Information
Danger
Hazard Statements (H-Phrases)
H300+
H300+ – No description available
H310+
H310+ – No description available
H330
Fatal if inhaled
H314
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Precautionary Statements (P-Phrases)
P280
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P301+P330+P331
IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P302+P352
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.
P304+P340
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P305+P351+P338
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P309+P311
P309+P311 – No description available