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Material Safety Data Sheet
Creation Date 22-Dec-2009
Revision Date 22-Dec-2009
Revision Number 1

Product Name
Tetracycline hydrochloride
BP912-100

Synonyms
Achromycin Hydrochloride; Panmycin Hydrochloride.

Recommended Use
Emergency Telephone Number
WARNING!
Emergency Overview
Substances known to cause developmental toxicity in humans. Irritating to eyes. May cause skin and respiratory tract
Appearance Yellow
Physical State Solid
odor No information available

Target Organs

Potential Health Effects
Acute Effects
Principle Routes of Exposure
Eyes
May cause irritation. May be harmful in contact with skin. Inhalation
May cause irritation of respiratory tract. May be harmful if inhaled. Ingestion
May be harmful if swallowed. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Chronic Effects
Substances known to cause developmental toxicity in humans.
See Section 11 for additional Toxicological information.

Aggravated Medical Conditions
Preexisting eye disorders. Skin disorders.
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_____________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Haz/Non-haz
Component

Eye Contact
Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required.
Skin Contact
Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required.
Inhalation
Move to fresh air. Do not use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artificial respiration with a respiratory medical device.
Ingestion
Do not induce vomiting. Call a physician or Poison Control Center immediately.
Notes to Physician

Flash Point

Autoignition Temperature
Explosion Limits
Upper

Suitable Extinguishing Media
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media

Hazardous Combustion Products
Sensitivity to mechanical impact
Sensitivity to static discharge

Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical
Keep product and empty container away from heat and sources of ignition

Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective
gear. Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors.

NFPA
Flammability 0
Instability 0
Physical hazards N/A

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_____________________________________________________________________________________________ Personal Precautions
Ensure adequate ventilation. Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation.
Environmental Precautions
Should not be released into the environment.
Methods for Containment and Clean Sweep up or vacuum up spillage and collect in suitable container for disposal. Avoid dust
Up

Handling
Use only under a chemical fume hood. Wear personal protective equipment. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Store in freezer. Store under an inert atmosphere. Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Measures
Use only under a chemical fume hood. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.
Exposure Guidelines
This product does not contain any hazardous materials with occupational exposure limits established by the region specific regulatory bodies.

NIOSH IDLH: Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health

Personal Protective Equipment
Eye/face
Protection
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin and body protection
Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure. Respiratory
Protection
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Physical State
Appearance
Odor Threshold
Vapor Pressure
Vapor Density
Viscosity
Boiling Point/Range
Melting Point/Range
Decomposition temperature
Flash Point
Evaporation Rate
Specific Gravity
Solubility
Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula

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Stability

Conditions to Avoid
Incompatible products. Excess heat. Avoid dust formation. Exposure to light. Exposure to moist air or water.
Incompatible Materials

Hazardous Decomposition Products
Carbon monoxide (CO), Carbon dioxide (CO2), Hydrogen chloride gas, Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Hazardous Polymerization
Hazardous polymerization does not occur.
Hazardous Reactions .

Acute Toxicity

Component Information
Component
LD50 Oral
LD50 Dermal
LC50 Inhalation

Irritation

Toxicologically Synergistic
Products

Chronic Toxicity
Carcinogenicity
There are no known carcinogenic chemicals in this product
Sensitization

Mutagenic Effects

Reproductive Effects

Developmental Effects
Possible risk of harm to the unborn child.
Teratogenicity

Other Adverse Effects
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information. The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated.
Endocrine Disruptor Information

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Ecotoxicity
Do not empty into drains.

Persistence and Degradability

Bioaccumulation/ Accumulation

Mobility

Waste Disposal Methods
Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. Chemical waste generators must also consult local, regional, and national hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
IMDG/IMO

International Inventories
Component
TSCA DSL NDSL
EINECS ELINCS
NLP PICCS
AICS CHINA KECL

Legend:
X - Listed
E - Indicates a substance that is the subject of a Section 5(e) Consent order under TSCA.
F - Indicates a substance that is the subject of a Section 5(f) Rule under TSCA.
N - Indicates a polymeric substance containing no free-radical initiator in its inventory name but is considered to cover the designated
polymer made with any free-radical initiator regardless of the amount used.
P - Indicates a commenced PMN substance
R - Indicates a substance that is the subject of a Section 6 risk management rule under TSCA.

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_____________________________________________________________________________________________ S - Indicates a substance that is identified in a proposed or final Significant New Use Rule
T - Indicates a substance that is the subject of a Section 4 test rule under TSCA.
XU - Indicates a substance exempt from reporting under the Inventory Update Rule, i.e. Partial Updating of the TSCA Inventory Data Base
Production and Site Reports (40 CFR 710(B).
Y1 - Indicates an exempt polymer that has a number-average molecular weight of 1,000 or greater.
Y2 - Indicates an exempt polymer that is a polyester and is made only from reactants included in a specified list of low concern reactants that
comprises one of the eligibility criteria for the exemption rule.

U.S. Federal Regulations

TSCA 12(b) Not applicable

SARA 313
Component
SARA 313 - Threshold
SARA 311/312 Hazardous Categorization

Acute Health Hazard
Chronic Health Hazard
Sudden Release of Pressure Hazard
Reactive

Clean Water Act
Not applicable
Clean Air Act
Not applicable

OSHA
Not applicable

CERCLA
Not Applicable

California Proposition 65
This product contains the following Proposition 65 chemicals:
Component
California Prop. 65
Prop 65 NSRL

State Right-to-Know
Component
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Rhode Island
U.S. Department of Transportation
Reportable Quantity (RQ):

U.S. Department of Homeland Security
This product does not contain any DHS chemicals.

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Mexico - Grade

Canada
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the
MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR.
WHMIS Hazard Class
D2A Very toxic materials
D2B Toxic materials

Prepared By
Thermo Fisher ScientificTel: (412) 490-8929
Creation Date

Print Date

Revision Summary
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Disclaimer
The information provided on this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date
of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guide for safe handling, use, processing, storage,
transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered as a warranty or quality specification. The information
relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other
material or in any process, unless specified in the text.

End of MSDS

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Source: http://www.westliberty.edu/health-and-safety/files/2013/04/Tetracycline-hydrochloride.pdf