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SIGMA-ALDRICH
Material Safety Data Sheet
Version 3.0
Revision Date 08/24/2008
Print Date 01/28/2009
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product name
: Colistin sodium methanesulfonate
Product Number
: C1511
Brand
: Sigma
Company
: Sigma-Aldrich Canada, Ltd
2149 Winston Park Drive
OAKVILLE ON L6H 6J8
CANADA
Telephone
: +1 9058299500
Fax
: +1 9058299292
Emergency Phone #
: 800-424-9300
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Formula
: C58H115N16Na5O28S5
Molecular Weight
: 1,759.9 g/mol
CAS-No.
EC-No.
Index-No.
Concentration
Colistimethate sodium
8068-28-8
232-516-9
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3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview
Target Organs
Kidney
WHMIS Classification
Not WHMIS controlled.
Not WHMIS controlled.
HMIS Classification
Health Hazard:
1
Chronic Health Hazard:
*
Flammability:
0
Physical hazards:
0
Potential Health Effects
Inhalation
May be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Skin
May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause skin irritation.
Eyes
May cause eye irritation.
Ingestion
May be harmful if swallowed.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
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If inhaled
If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration
In case of skin contact
Wash off with soap and plenty of water.
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.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable properties
Flash point
no data available
Ignition temperature
no data available
Suitable extinguishing media
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Special protective equipment for fire-fighters
Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE