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Ofloxacin

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[Fire Fighting]

Extinguish with carbon dioxide, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam. Wear self-contained respirator. Wear fully protective impervious suit.
[Ingestion]

If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician.
[Inhalation]

If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If breathing becomes difficult, call a physician.
[Skin]

In case of contact, immediately wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water.
[Eyes]

In case of contact with eyes, flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate flushing by separating the eyelids with fingers. Call a physician.
[Storage]

Keep tightly closed. Store at 2-8 C.
[EC Safety Phrase]

S: 22 24/25
[Personal Protection]

Protective work clothing. Chemical protective gloves. Safety glasses or goggles.
[Respirators]

Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU). Respiratory protection is not required. Where protection from nuisance levels of dusts are desired, use type N95 (US) or type P1 (EN 143) dust masks.
[Exposure Effects]

May cause irritation of the eyes, skin, mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. May be harmful if inhaled, ingested or absorbed through the skin.
[Solubility in water]

Insoluble
[Vapor Pressure]

6.7E-14 (25 C)
[Density]

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

5.23 (pKa)
[Partition Coefficient]

1.61
[Usage]

Antibiotic.
[Product Name]

(+/-)-Ofloxacin
[Synonyms]

7H-Pyrido(1,2,3-de)-1,4-benzoxazine-6-carboxylic acid, 2,3-dihydro-9-fluoro-3-methyl-10- (4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-7-oxo-, (+-)
9-Fluoro-2,3-dihydro-3-methyl-10-(4-methylpiperazinyl)-7-oxo-7H-pyrido[1,2,3-de]-1,4-benzoxazine-6-carboxylic acid
9-Fluoro-3-methyl-10-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-7-oxo-2,3-dihydro-7H-pyrido[1,2,3-de]-1,4-benzoxazine-6-carboxylic acid
HOE-280
Oflocet
Tarivid
[CAS]

"CASEN_82419-36-1.htm">82419-36-1
[Formula]

C18H20FN3O4
[Molecular Weight]

361.37
[RTECS]

UU8815500
[Merck]

12,6865
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

3657947
[Small spills/leaks]

Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Avoid raising dust. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.
[Stability]

Stable if stored as directed..
[Incompatibilities]

Strong oxidizing agents.
[Decomposition]

Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide, Nitrogen oxides, Hydrogen fluoride.