Material Safety Data Sheet
Spiramycin
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name: Spiramycin
Catalog Numbers: 86-34345

Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients 
CAS#8025-81-8
Chemical Name: Spiramycin
Percent  95%min
EINECS/ELINCS: 232-429-6
Hazard Codes:Xi
Risk Phrases: 36/37/38

Section 3 - Hazards Identification 
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Not a hazardous substance or mixture according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, This substance is not classified as dangerous according to Directive 67/548/EEC.

Potential Health Effects
Eye: May cause eye irritation.
Skin: May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed.
Inhalation: May be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic: Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. 

Section 4 - First Aid Measures
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
 
Eyes: Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.
Skin: Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.
Ingestion: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.
Inhalation: If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures 
General Information: Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.
Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures 
General Information: Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas. Avoid breathing dust.
Environmental precautions: Do not let product enter drains.
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.
Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Do not let this chemical enter the environment.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage 
Handling: Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.Normal measures for preventive fire
protection.
Storage: Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Recommended storage temperature: 2 - 8 °C

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection 
Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.

Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards, such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Skin: 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.
Clothing: Choose body protection in relation to its type, to the concentration and amount of dangerous substances, and to the specific work-place., The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.
Respirators: Respiratory protection is not required. Where protection from nuisance levels of dusts are desired, use type N95 (US) or type P1 (EN 143) dust masks. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties 
Physical State:powder
Color: white
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.

Vapor Pressure: Not available
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 913.7°C at 760 mmHg
Freezing/Melting Point: Not available
Autoignition Temperature: Not available
Flash Point: 506.4°C
Decomposition Temperature:Not available
Specific Gravity/Density:1.21g/cm3
Refractive index: 81° (C=2, 10% AcOH)
Molecular Formula: C40H67NO14
Molecular Weight:785.96

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity 
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information 
Acute toxicity
RTECS#: WG9400000
CAS# 8025-81-8: LD50 Oral - rat - 3.550 mg/kg
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.
Carcinogenicity:
Spiramycin ,95%min - Not listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
Epidemiology: No information found
Other Studies: The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated. See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.

Section 12 - Ecological Information 
a health hazard

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations 
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.
WGK Germany : 1

Section 14 - Transport Information 
Shipping Name: not regular

Section 15 - Regulatory Information 
The product does not need to be labelled in accordance with EC directives or respective national laws.
      Hazard Class:
        Risk Phrases:
            R36/37/38: Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin
        Safety Phrases:
            S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice            
            S36: Wear suitable protective clothing
        FLUKA BRAND F CODES:
             F10: Keep under argon.

Section 16 - Additional Information
While the information herein is believed to be reliable, it is furnished without warranty of any kind. It shall be used only as a guide. We assume no liabilities from the use of this product or information contained herein.