SAFETY DATA SHEET

ERYTHROMYCIN SENSIFLUID -

Date produced: 9/20/2002



1.    CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

      Erythromycin Sensifluid



2.    COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS



      Component         CAS No.        Classification    Risk Phrases       Safety Phrases

      Erythromycin      114-07-8       Xn                R42/43             S36



3.    HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

      Group 1: non-infectious

      May cause slight irritation to eyes or skin.

      Non-carcinogenic.

      Non-toxic

      May cause allergic reaction, symptoms include rash, nasal congestion, cough,

      dry throat or eye irritation.

      May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact



4.    FIRST AID MEASURES

      If irritation occurs on contact with skin or eyes, wash affected area with plenty of water.

      If ingested, wash out mouth thoroughly with water and give plenty of water to drink.

      Seek medical attention for these and any hypersensitive symptoms.



5.    FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

      Suitable extinguishing media: use an extinguisher appropriate to the primary cause of fire.



6.    ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

      Collect spilled material and store in sealed containers for disposal in accordance with

      information in section 13

      Wash hands after handling.



7.    HANDLING AND STORAGE

      Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.

      Store in a cool, dry location.



8.    EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

      Where possible, the product should be handled in a closed system. Wear disposable vinyl

      gloves, dust mask, safety goggles and suitable protective clothing .



9.    PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

      Freeze dried solid.

      Soluble in water.



10.   STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

      Stable

      No hazardous reactions when used as directed.



11.   TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

      Each ingredient of vial contains well below any concentration of LD50 to cause any toxicity.

      One would need to ingest or absorb by skin, contents of vial many times over before there

      would be any toxicological effect, if any.



12.   ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

      Data not available.



13.   DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

      Dispose as special waste by approved contractors and in accordance with

      Local Authority Instructions.



14.   TRANSPORT INFORMATION

      Not dangerous cargo. Keep dry and avoid heat.



15.   REGULATORY INFORMATION

      X

      Harmful

      Risk Phrases     R42/43

      Safety Phrases   S36



16.   OTHER INFORMATION

      None