Material Safety Data Sheet
POTASSIUM OSMATE(VI) DIHYDRATE  
 
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name: POTASSIUM OSMATE(VI) DIHYDRATE
Catalog Numbers: 86-62945

Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients 
CAS#10022-66-9
Chemical Name: POTASSIUM OSMATE(VI) DIHYDRATE
Percent  99%min
EINECS/ELINCS: 243-247-1.

Section 3 - Hazards Identification 
3.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 3), H301
Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 3), H331
Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 3), H311
For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
Classification according to EU Directives 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC
T Toxic R23/24/25
For the full text of the R-phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
3.2 Label elements
Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Pictogram 
Signal word: Danger
Hazard statement(s)
H301 Toxic if swallowed. 
H311 Toxic in contact with skin.
H331 Toxic if inhaled.
Precautionary statement(s)
P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing.
P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P311 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician.
Supplemental Hazard Statements: none
3.3 Other hazards - none

Section 4 - First Aid Measures 
4.1 Description of first aid measures
General advice
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled
If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.
In case of skin contact
Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Take victim immediately to hospital. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact
Flush eyes with water as a precaution.
If swallowed
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2.2) and/or in section 11
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
no data available

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures 
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Potassium oxides
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.
5.4 Further information
no data available

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures 
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Wear respiratory protection. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure
adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing dust.
For personal protection see section 8.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
6.4 Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage 
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols.
Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.Normal measures for preventive fire protection.
For precautions see section 2.2.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Handle and store under inert gas.
7.3 Specific end use(s)
Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection 
8.1 Control parameters
Components with workplace control parameters
8.2 Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controls
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product.
Personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection
Face shield and safety glasses Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Skin protection
Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands.
 
The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the standard EN 374 derived from it.
Body Protection
Complete suit protecting against chemicals, The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.
Respiratory protection
Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-face particle respirator type N99 (US) or type P2 (EN 143) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).
Control of environmental exposure
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties 
Physical State: Powder
Color: Purple to dark brown.
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available
Viscosity: Not available.
 Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: Not available
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
 Flash Point: Not available
 Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
 Specific Gravity/Density: Not available .
Molecular Formula: K2OsO4•2H2O
 Molecular Weight: 368.45

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity 
10.1 Reactivity: no data available
10.2 Chemical stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions: no data available
10.4 Conditions to avoid: Avoid moisture.
10.5 Incompatible materials: Strong oxidizing agents
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products: Other decomposition products - no data available

In the event of fire: see section 5

Section 11 - Toxicological Information 
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity: no data available
Skin corrosion/irritation: no data available
Serious eye damage/eye irritation: no data available
Respiratory or skin sensitisation: no data available
Germ cell mutagenicity: no data available

Carcinogenicity
IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
Reproductive toxicity: no data available
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: no data available
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure: no data available
Aspiration hazard: no data available
Additional Information: RTECS: Not available
 
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.

Section 12 - Ecological Information 
12.1 Toxicity: no data available
12.2 Persistence and degradability: no data available
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential: no data available
12.4 Mobility in soil: no data available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment: PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not conducted
12.6 Other adverse effects: no data available

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product
Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material. Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.
Contaminated packaging
Dispose of as unused product.

Section 14 - Transport Information 
14.1 UN number
ADR/RID: 3288                                             IMDG: 3288                                             IATA: 3288
14.2 UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID: TOXIC SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (Potassium(VI) osmiate dihydrate)
IMDG: TOXIC SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (Potassium(VI) osmiate dihydrate)
IATA: Toxic solid, inorganic, n.o.s. (Potassium(VI) osmiate dihydrate)
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: 6.1                                                IMDG: 6.1                                                 IATA: 6.1
14.4 Packaging group
ADR/RID: II                                                   IMDG: II                                                    IATA: II
14.5 Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: no                                                 IMDG Marine pollutant: no                        IATA: no
14.6 Special precautions for user
no data available

Section 15 - Regulatory Information
This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
no data available
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment
For this product a chemical safety assessment was not carried out

Section 16 - Additional Information
Full text of H-Statements referred to under sections 2 and 3.
Acute Tox. Acute toxicity
H301 Toxic if swallowed.
H311 Toxic in contact with skin.
H331 Toxic if inhaled.
Full text of R-phrases referred to under sections 2 and 3
T Toxic
R23/24/25 Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.

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