Description
Osmium tetraoxide solution 4 %, for electron microscopy, Molar mass (M) 254,20 g/mol, Density (D) 1,01 g/cm³, Boiling point (bp) 100 °C, Storage temp. +4 to +15 °C, CAS No. 20816-12-0, UN-Nr. 3287, 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)
H301
Toxic if swallowed
H310
Fatal in contact with skin
H315
Causes skin irritation
H318
Causes serious eye damage
H332
Harmful if inhaled
Precautionary Statements (P-Phrases)
P280
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P284
P284 – No description available
P303+P361+P353
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower].
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.
P310
Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.