Norbrook Laboratories
Australia Pty Limited
ACN 080 972 596
5/12 Ladd Road, New Gisborne, 3437
PO Box 62, Gisborne, Victoria, 3437
Contact Numbers Telephone: (03) 5428 1466
Fax: (03) 5428 1266
Material Safety Data Sheet
Statement of Hazardous Nature:
Not classified as hazardous according to the criteria of NOHSC Australia.
IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: ALAMYCIN LA Injection
Other Names: Not applicable
Manufacturer鈥檚 Product Code: None allocated
UN Number: None allocated Hazchem Code: None allocated
Dangerous Goods Class: Not classified as a dangerous good
Sub-risk: None allocated
Packaging Group: None allocated EPG: None allocated
Pack Size and Type: 100 mL amber vials
Poison Schedule: S4
Product Type: Antibiotic
Chemical Family: Oxytetracycline belongs to the tetracycline group of antibiotics
Uses: For the treatment of infections due to oxytetracycline susceptible
organisms in cattle, sheep and pigs.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION/PROPERTIES:
Appearance & Odour: An odourless stable aqueous amber solution
Melting/softening point: Not relevant to this formulation
Boiling point and vapour pressure: Not known
Volatile materials: Not known
Flashpoint: Not known
Specific gravity: 1.08 g/mL
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IDENTIFICATION (Cont.)
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION/PROPERTIES (CONT.):
Solubility in Water: Miscible
Corrosiveness: Not corrosive
pH Value: 8.4 鈥? 8.8
INGREDIENTS:
Chemical Entity CAS No. Proportion
(mg/mL)
Oxytetracycline 6153-64-6 200
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
HEALTH EFFECTS:
Acute
Swallowed Call physician. Wash out mouth with water, provided the person is
conscious.
Eye Immediately flush eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15
minutes
Skin Immediately flush skin with copious amounts of water for at least 15
minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Inhalation Remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Chronic
RTECs number QI1225000
LD50 oral mouse 6700 mg/kg
Possible allergic reaction to the material if inhaled or in contact with skin. Adverse effects after
ingestion include diarrhoea, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. Possible risk of sensitisation.
Persons with hypersensitivity (anaphylactive) reactions must receive immediate medical attention.
FIRST AID:
Swallowed Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention.
Eye Wash immediately with copious quantities of water for at least 15
minutes. If irritation persists seek medical attention.
Skin Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing
and wash before reuse. If irritation persists seek medical attention.
Inhalation Avoid inhaling vapours. Remove to fresh air. If any signs or symptoms
occur or persist seek medical attention.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
HEALTH HAZARD DATA (Cont.)
ADVICE TO DOCTOR:
This veterinary medicinal product contains oxytetracycline dihydrate. Treat according to the
symptoms presented by the casualty.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
EXPOSURE STANDARDS:
Not applicable with normal use. It should be noted that the product will be manufactured and
formulated overseas and imported into Australia as a fully packaged product.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
Not applicable with normal use.
PERSONAL PROTECTION:
There is no applicable Personal Protection. If sensitised wear gloves when administering the
product.
FLAMMABILITY:
Not flammable
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
STORAGE & TRANSPORT:
Store below 25掳C (Air conditioning). Protect from light. Keep out of reach of children.
For the purposes of road or rail transport, the product is not considered as a Dangerous Good.
SPILLS AND DISPOSALS:
Large spills are unlikely to occur due to the nature of the packaging. Should any spill occur, wipe up
with absorbent material and place in the garbage.
Dispose of empty product containers by wrapping with paper and putting in garbage.
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD:
There are no Fire/Explosion Hazards with this product under normal circumstances.
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OTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT POINT:
Call Norbrook Laboratories Australia Pty Ltd on (03) 5428 1466
If unable to contact the Company: Dial Poisons Information Centre 131126
Police and Fire Brigade: Dial 000
Please read all labels carefully before using this product.
All information contained herein is offered in good faith and with the belief that it is accurate. As of the date
of issuance or revision, we are providing all information that we have or are aware of relevant to the
foreseeable use or handling of the material. However, in the event of an adverse incident associated with this
material, this Material Safety Data Sheet is not, and is not intended to be, a substitute for consultation with
appropriately trained personnel.
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