Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
Chloramphenicol palmitate
Common Name/
Trade Name
Chloramphenicol palmitate
Section 4. First Aid Measures
Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least
Eye Contact
15 minutes. Cold water may be used. WARM water MUST be used. Get medical attention.
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Remove
Skin Contact
contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical
attention.
Serious Skin Contact Wash with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream. Seek medical attention.
Inhalation If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get
medical attention.
Serious Inhalation Not available.
Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an
Ingestion
unconscious person. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Get medical attention if symptoms
appear.
Serious Ingestion Not available.
Section 5. Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability of the Product May be combustible at high temperature.
Auto-Ignition Temperature Not available.
Not available.
Flash Points
Not available.
Flammable Limits
These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2), nitrogen oxides (NO, NO2...), halogenated compounds.
Products of Combustion
Fire Hazards in Presence of Slightly flammable to flammable in presence of heat.
Non-flammable in presence of shocks.
Various Substances
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Explosion Hazards in
Slightly explosive in presence of open flames and sparks.
Presence of Various
Substances
SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.
Fire Fighting Media
LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet.
and Instructions
Material in powder form, capable of creating a dust explosion. As with most organic solids, fire is possible at elevated
Special Remarks on
temperatures
Fire Hazards
Fine dust dispered in air in sufficient concentrations, and in the presences of an ignition source is a potential dust
Special Remarks on
explosion hazard.
Explosion Hazards
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading
Small Spill
water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and regional authority requirements.
Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on
Large Spill
the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system.
Chloramphenicol palmitate
Section 7. Handling and Storage
Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not
Precautions
ingest. Do not breathe dust. Wear suitable protective clothing. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable
respiratory equipment. If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or the label. Avoid
contact with skin and eyes.
Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Storage
Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below
Engineering Controls
recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to
airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
Personal Protection Splash goggles. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Gloves.
Personal Protection in Case Splash goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be used to
avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE
of a Large Spill
handling this product.
Not available.
Exposure Limits
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Solid. (Powdered solid.) Not available.
Physical state and O dor
appearance
Bitter.
Taste
561.55 g/mole
Molecular Weight
White.
Color
Not available.
pH (1% soln/water)
Not available.
Boiling Point
87°C (188.6°F) - 95 C (203 F)
Melting Point
Not available.
Critical Temperature
Not available.
Specific Gravity
Not applicable.
Vapor Pressure
Not available.
Vapor Density
Not available.
Volatility
Not available.
Odor Threshold
Not available.
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.
Not available.
Ionicity (in Water)
See solubility in water, methanol, diethyl ether.
Dispersion Properties
Easily soluble in methanol, diethyl ether.
Solubility
Very slightly soluble in cold water.
Freely solubly in ethanol, chloroform, and benzene
Chloramphenicol palmitate
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity Data
The product is stable.
Stability
Not available.
Instability Temperature
Conditions of Instability Excessive heat, dust generation.
Incompatibility with various Not available.
substances
Not available.
Corrosivity
Not available.
Special Remarks on
Reactivity
Not available.
Special Remarks on
Corrosivity
Will not occur.
Polymerization
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Inhalation. Ingestion.
Routes of Entry
Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 2640 mg/kg [Mouse].
Toxicity to Animals
Chronic Effects on Humans May cause damage to the following organs: blood, bone marrow.
Other Toxic Effects on Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
Humans
Not available.
Special Remarks on
Toxicity to Animals
Human: passes through the placenta, excreted in maternal milk.
Special Remarks on
May cause adverse reproductive effects and birth defects (teratogenic).
Chronic Effects on Humans
May affect genetic material (mutagenic).
May cause cancer.
Acute Potential Health Effects:
Special Remarks on other
Skin: May cause skin irritation.
Toxic Effects on Humans
Eyes: May cause eye irritation.
Inhalation: May cause upper respiratory tract and mucous membrane irritation.
Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed. May cause gastrointestinal tract irritation with hypermotility and diarrhea. It
may affect the bone marrow and blood (anemia, clotting, eosinophilia). It may also affect behavior/nervous
system(somnolence, ataxia, coma, convulsions,"pins and needles" or numbness in fingers ), metabolism, liver,
cardiovascular system, respiration (cyanosis), and urinary system.
Chronic Potential Health Effects:
Ingestion: Repeated or prolonged ingestion will have similar effects to acute ingestion.
Section 12. Ecological Information
Not available.
Ecotoxicity
Not available.
BOD5 and COD
Products of Biodegradation Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may
arise.
The products of degradation are more toxic than the product itself.
Toxicity of the Products
of Biodegradation
Not available.
Special Remarks on the
Products of Biodegradation
Chloramphenicol palmitate
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental control
Waste Disposal
regulations.
Section 14. Transport Information
Not a DOT controlled material (United States).
DO T Cl assi fi cati on
Not applicable.
Identification
Not applicable.
Special Provisions for
Transport
DO T (Pi ctograms)
Section 15. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms
No products were found.
Federal and State
Regulations
California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has found to
California
cause cancer which would require a warning under the statute: No products were found.
Proposition 65
Warnings
California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has found to
cause birth defects which would require a warning under the statute: No products were found.
Other Regulations OSHA: Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
EINECS: This product is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS No.
208-477-9).
Canada: Not listed on Canadian Domestic Substance List (DSL) or Canadian Non-Domestic Substances List (NDSL)
China: Not listed on National Inventory.
Japan: Not isted on National Inventory (ENCS).
Korea: Listed on National Inventory (KECI).
Philippines: Listed on National Inventory (PICCS).
Australia: Listed on AICS.
WHMIS (Canada) Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada).
Other Classifications
DSCL (EEC) Not available Not applicable.
Health Hazard
HMIS (U.S.A.) 1 National Fire Protection
1 Flammability
1 Association (U.S.A.)
Fire Hazard
1 0 Reactivity
Health
Reactivity
0
Specific hazard
Personal Protection E
WHMIS (Canada)
(Pictograms)
DSCL (Europe)
(Pictograms)
Chloramphenicol palmitate
TDG(Canada)
(Pictograms)
ADR (Europe)
(Pictograms)
Protective Equipment
Gloves.
Lab coat.
Dust respirator. Be sure to use an
approved/certified respirator or equivalent.
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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