Material Safety Data Sheet
COLISTIN SULPHATE

Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name: COLISTIN SULPHATE
Catalog Numbers: 86-41620 

Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients 
CAS#1264-72-8
Chemical Name: COLISTIN SULPHATE
Percent  99%min
EINECS/ELINCS:215-034-3
Hazard Symbols: T
Risk Phrases: 25

Section 3 - Hazards Identification 
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Toxic if swallowed.

Potential Health Effects
Inhalation: May be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Ingestion: Toxic if swallowed.
Skin: May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause skin irritation.
Eyes: May cause eye irritation..
Chronic: No information found.

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
prolonged or repeated exposure can cause:, Neurotoxic effects., Liver injury may occur., Anorexia., Headache, Vomiting, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Ataxia., To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures 
General Information: Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.
Extinguishing media: Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire. In case of fire use Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures 
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures: Wear respiratory protection. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing dust.
Environmental precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up: Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
Reference to other sections: For disposal see section 13

Section 7 - Handling and Storage 
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.
Conditions for safe 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: Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.

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: 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.
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.
Respirators: 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).

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties 
Physical State:Powder
Color: Off-white
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: 2(C52H98N16O13).5(H2SO4)
Molecular Weight: 2801.27

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity 
Chemical Stability: No data available
Conditions to Avoid: No data available
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: No data available
Hazardous Decomposition Products: No data available
Hazardous Polymerization: has not been reported.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information 
RTECS#: TR1500000
CAS#1264-72-8  
LD50/LC50: RTECS: TR1500000
Carcinogenicity:
COLISTIN SULPHATE,99%min- Not listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
WGK Germany :3
PackingGroup: III

Section 12 - Ecological Information 
Additional ecological information:
General notes: no data available

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Dispose of in a manner consistent  with federal, state, and local regulations.

Section 14 - Transport Information 
14.1 UN number
ADR/RID: 2811                   IMDG: 2811                       IATA: 2811
14.2 UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID: TOXIC SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (COLISTIN SULPHATE)
IMDG: TOXIC SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (COLISTIN SULPHATE)
IATA: Toxic solid, organic, n.o.s. (COLISTIN SULPHATE)
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: 6.1                   IMDG: 6.1                                IATA: 6.1
14.4 Packaging group
ADR/RID: III                     IMDG: III                                 IATA: III
14.5 Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: no                   IMDG Marine pollutant: no          IATA: no

Section 15 - Regulatory Information
European/International Regulations
      European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
           Hazard Symbols: T
           Risk Phrases:
                   R25:Toxic if swallowed
           Safety Phrases:
                  S45: In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible)

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.