From: Monona Rossol <actsnyc**At_Symbol_Here**cs.com>
Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] demolition of lab with osmium tetroxide contamination
Date: Mon, 5 Aug 2013 18:37:17 -0400
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Demystify:
I agree with Rob. Osmium tetroxide has a TLV TWA of 0.0002 ppm or 0.0016 mg/m3. You have no choice but to use air-supplied. And I just looked at 3M cartridge information and Supplied Air is their recommendation. And since OS4 still a solid at room temperature (MP 104 F - 40 o C) there really could be stuff lurking there depending on conditions.
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Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] demolition of lab with osmium tetroxide contamination
Not an expert at that, but for the hood I'd go with a full face supplied air respirator. While it's unlikely there is anything volatile remaining, OsO4 attacks the corneas and I would not rely on a cartridge which probably has not been tested against Os4.
I'd like to know if anyone has dealt with the demolition of a lab and removal of a fume hood in which osmium tetroxide was used? Other than recommending respiratory protection (N100 or P100 cartridges), nitrile gloves and coveralls during tear-out, are there any other precautions we should keep in mind?
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