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104119 Osmium(VIII) oxide

for microscopy

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Catalogue NumberPackaging Qty/Pack
1041190001 Glass ampoule 1 g
1041190500 Glass ampoule 500 mg
Description
Catalogue Number104119
DescriptionOsmium(VIII) oxide
OverviewOsmium tetroxide for microscopy can be used to visualize unsaturated lipids. A part of the lipids is immediately blackened by the influence of osmic acid solution. The immediate black coloration results from the -C=C- double bond of the unsaturated fatty acid. The fatty acids that are made brownish at first can be blackened by treatment with 60-70% alcohol. For electron microscopy or semithin sectioning the glutardialdehyde-fixed specimens are post-fixed with osmium(VIII) oxide. Lipid inclusions appear black on a yellow to brown background.
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Product Information
CAS number20816-12-0
Molar Mass254.2 g/mol
HS Code2843 90 90
Quality LevelMQ200
Applications
Applicationfor microscopy
Biological Information
Physicochemical Information
Boiling point130 °C (1013 hPa)
Density4.91 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Melting Point39.5 - 41.0 °C
pH value6 (25 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C)
Vapor pressure9.33 hPa (20 °C)
Bulk density1500 kg/m3
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Materials Information
Toxicological Information
Safety Information according to GHS
Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Statement(s)H300 + H310 + H330: Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled.
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary Statement(s)P260: Do not breathe dust.
P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection/ hearing protection.
P303 + P361 + P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
P304 + P340 + P310: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Signal WordDanger
Storage class6.1B Non-combustible, acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials
WGKWGK 1 slightly hazardous to water
Safety Information
Product Usage Statements
Storage and Shipping Information
StorageStore at +15°C to +25°C.
Packaging Information
Transport Information
Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RIDUN 2471 , 6.1, I
Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGRUN 2471 , 6.1, I
Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-CodeUN 2471 , 6.1, I, Marine Pollutant: P
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Specifications
Global Trade Item Number
Catalogue Number GTIN
1041190001 04065265202909
1041190500 04065265240819