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Oxytetracycline

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[Fire Fighting]

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. Substance is noncombustible. To extinguish fire, use water, dry chemical, chemical foam, or alcohol-resistant foam.
[Ingestion]

Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
[Inhalation]

Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
[Skin]

Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
[Eyes]

Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
[Storage]

Store in a cool, dry place. Do not store in direct sunlight. Keep from freezing. Keep container closed when not in use. Store below 40C.
[Handling]

Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use only in a well ventilated area. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Store protected from light.
[Inhalation]

Dust is irritating to the respiratory tract. May cause respiratory tract irritation.
[Skin]

May cause skin irritation.
[Eyes]

May cause eye irritation and possible burns.
[Ingestion]

May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause an anticoagulant effect in the blood.
[Personal Protection]

Eyes: 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: Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin.
[Respirators]

Wear a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved full-facepiece airline respirator in the positive pressure mode with emergency escape provisions. A NIOSH/MSHA approved air purifying dust or mist respirator or European Standard EN 149.
[Exposure Effects]

May cause reproductive and fetal effects. Chronic exposure may cause blood effects.
[Appearance]

Pale yellow to tan, crystalline powder.
[Solubility in water]

0.2 g/L
[Melting Point]

184.5 - 185.5
[Density]

1.634 g/cm3 (20 C)
[Usage]

Inhibition of lethal yellowing in coconut palm trees, bactericide.
[Vapor Density]

15.9
[Product Name]

4-(Dimethylamino)-1,4,4a,5,5a,6,11,12a-octahydro-3,5,6,10,12,12a-hexahydroxy-6-methyl-1,11-dioxo-2-naphthacenecarboxamide
[Synonyms]

(2Z,4S,4aR,5S,5aR,6S,12aS)-2-(Amino-hydroxymethylidene)-4-dimethylamino-5,6,10,11,12a-pentahydroxy-6-methyl-4,4a,5,5a-tetrahydrotetracene-1,3,12-trione
[4S-(4 alpha, 4a alpha, 5 alpha,5a alpha,6 beta,12a alpha)]-4-(dimethylamino)-1, 4, 4a, 5, 5a, 6, 11, 12a-octahydro-3, 5, 6, 10, 12, 12a-hexahydroxy-6-methyl-1, 11-dioxo-2-naphthacenecarboxamide
Adamycin
Berkmycen
Biostat
Dabicycline
[CAS]

"CASEN_79-57-2.htm">79-57-2
[Formula]

C22H24N2O9
[Molecular Weight]

460.44
[EINECS]

201-212-8
[RTECS]

QI7875000
[RTECS Class]

Agricultural Chemical and Pesticide; Drug; Mutagen; Reproductive Effector; Human Data
[Merck]

12,7111
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

2714587
[Beilstein Reference]

4-14-00-02633
[Small spills/leaks]

Clean up spills immediately, using the appropriate protective equipment. Sweep up, then place into a suitable container for disposal. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation. Use water spray to reduce vapors or divert vapor cloud drift.
[Incompatibilities]

Acidic conditions, strong oxidizing agents.
[Stability]

Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. Darkens and decomposes on exposure to light.
[Decomposition]

Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon dioxide, nitrogen.