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Rifaximin

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[Fire Fighting]

Extinguish with carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder or appropriate foam. Water spray. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with the skin and eyes.
[Storage]

Store in original container in a cool dark place.
[Inhalation]

Remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Seek medical attention.
[Skin]

Immediately wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
[Eyes]

Immediately flush eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical advice.
[Ingestion]

If swallowed, wash out mouth with water, provided person is conscious. Seek medical advice.
[Personal Protection]

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus, rubber boots & heavy rubber gloves.
[Solubility in water]

Insoluble
[Density]

1.36 g/cm3 (20 C)
[pKa/pKb]

8.06 (pKa)
[Partition Coefficient]

3.22
[Product Name]

Rifaximin
[Synonyms]

(2S,16Z,18E,20S,21S,22R,23R,24R,25S,26S,27S,28E)-5,6,21,23,25 Pentahydroxy-27-methoxy-2,4,11,16,20,22,24,26-octamethyl-2,7-(epoxypentadeca(1,11,13)trienimino)benzofuro(4,5-e)pyrido(1,2-a)benzimidazole-1,15(2H)-dione, 25-acetate
2,7-(Epoxypentadeca(1,11,13)trienimino)benzofuro(4,5-e)pyrido(1,2-a)benzimidazole-1,15(2H)- dione, 25-(acetyloxy)-5,6,21,23-tetrahydroxy-27-methoxy-2,4,11,16,20,22,24,26-octamethyl-, (2S-(2R*,16Z,18E,20R*,21R*,22S*,23S*,24S*,25R*,26S*,27R*,28E))
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Fatroximin
Normix
Xifaxan
[CAS]

"CASEN_80621-81-4.htm">80621-81-4
[Formula]

C43H51N3O11
[Molecular Weight]

785.89
[RTECS]

KD1576000
[Merck]

12,8386
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

3584528
[Small spills/leaks]

Sweep-up/absorb in suitable material, place in a container and hold for disposal. Avoid raising dust. Ventilate area and wash spill site after pickup is complete.
[Combustion Products]

Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.