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: BETAMOX Injection
Other Names: Not applicable
Manufacturer鈥檚 Product Code: None allocated
UN Number: None allocated Hazchem Code: None allocated
Dangerous Goods Class: None allocated
Sub-risk: None allocated
Packaging Group: None allocated EPG: None allocated
Pack Size and Type: 12 x 100 mL vial packs
Poison Schedule: S4
Product Type: Antibiotic
Chemical Family: Amoxycillin, which is the parahydroxy analogue of ampicillin, is a
member of the broad spectrum amino-penicillin group of antibiotics.
Uses: For treatment of infections caused by organisms sensitive to amoxycillin
in horses, cattle, pigs, sheep, dogs and cats.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION/PROPERTIES:
Appearance & Odour: Odourless off-white suspension
Melting/softening point: Not relevant for this formulation
Boiling point and vapour pressure: Not known
Volatile materials: Not known
Flashpoint: Not flammable
Specific gravity: 0.985 g/mL
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
IDENTIFICATION (Cont.)
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION/PROPERTIES (CONT.):
Solubility in Water: Immiscible
Corrosiveness: Not corrosive
pH Value: Not applicable
INGREDIENTS:
Chemical Entity CAS No. Proportion
(mg/mL)
150
Amoxycillin trihydrate 61336-70-7
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
HEALTH EFFECTS:
Acute
This antibiotic product is manufactured from semi-synthetic penicillins. It is unlikely to cause
problems in normal use.
Penicillins may cause hypersensitivity (allergy) following injection, inhalation, ingestion or skin
contact. Hypersensitivity to penicillins may lead to cross reactions to cephalosporins and vice versa.
Swelling of the face, lips or eyes or difficulty in breathing are more serious symptoms and require
urgent medical attention
Swallowed Do not handle this product if you know you are sensitised to penicillin
antibiotics, or if you have been advised not to work with such
preparations
Eye Mild eye irritant
Skin Mild irritant 鈥? may cause rashes following skin contact in sensitised
persons. Wash hands after use.
Inhalation Use of this product would not normally cause an inhalation problem.
Chronic
Allergic reactions by sensitised persons to these substances may occasionally be serious.
FIRST AID:
If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre, Phone 13 11 26.
Swallowed Do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth with water. Seek medical
assistance.
Eye Flush eyes to remove material. Seek medical assistance.
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HEALTH HAZARD DATA (Cont.)
FIRST AID (CONT.):
Skin Remove contaminated clothing and wash exposed area with large
amounts of water. Seek medical assistance if skin reaction occurs.
Inhalation Seek medical assistance if irritation develops.
ADVICE TO DOCTOR:
Treat symptomatically.
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 for normal use.
PERSONAL PROTECTION:
Not applicable for normal use.
FLAMMABILITY:
Non-flammable
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
STORAGE & TRANSPORT:
Store below 25掳C (Air Conditioning) in a dry place. 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:
Wash area down with excess water.
Dispose of empty product containers by wrapping with paper and putting in garbage.
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SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION (Cont.)
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD:
There are no Fire/Explosion Hazards with this product under normal circumstances.
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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