ICSC 1758 - BLASTICIDIN-S

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BLASTICIDIN-S	ICSC: 1758 (June 2011)
1-(4-amino-1,2-dihydro-2-oxopyrimidin-1-yl)-4-[(S)-3-amino-=5-(1-methylguanidino)valeramido]-1,2,3,4-tetradeoxy-beta-D-erythro-hex-2-enopyranuronic acid (S)-4-4[[3-amino-5-[(aminoiminomethyl)methylamino]-=1-oxopentyl]amino]-1-[4-amino-2-oxo-1(2H)-pyrimidinyl]-1,2,3,4-tetradeoxy-beta-D-erythro-hex-=2-enopyranuronic acid

CAS #: 2079-00-7

UN #: 2588

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames.	Use powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! STRICT HYGIENE! AVOID EXPOSURE OF ADOLESCENTS AND CHILDREN! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Sore throat. Cough. Headache. Laboured breathing. See Ingestion.	Avoid inhalation of dust. Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer immediately for medical attention.
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention if skin irritation occurs.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection if powder.	Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible). Refer immediately for medical attention.
Ingestion	Abdominal pain. Weakness. Dizziness. Nausea. Vomiting. Diarrhoea. Fever. Shock or collapse.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.	Rinse mouth. Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink. Refer immediately for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria DANGER Fatal if swallowed May be harmful in contact with skin Causes mild skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation May cause respiratory irritation Causes damage to the gastrointestinal tract if swallowed Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 6.1; UN Pack Group: II
STORAGE
Separated from food and feedstuffs. Well closed.
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

BLASTICIDIN-S

ICSC: 1758

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS CRYSTALS. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic fumes including nitrogen oxides.	Formula: C₁₇H₂₆N₈O₅ Molecular mass: 422.4 Decomposes at 253-255°C Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: >3 (moderate) Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: (negligible) Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -4.7

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS CRYSTALS.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic fumes including nitrogen oxides.

Formula: C₁₇H₂₆N₈O₅
Molecular mass: 422.4
Decomposes at 253-255°C
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: >3 (moderate)
Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: (negligible)
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -4.7

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is severely irritating to the eyes. The substance is irritating to the respiratory tract and skin. Corrosive on ingestion. Exposure at high levels could cause death.	Inhalation risk A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is severely irritating to the eyes. The substance is irritating to the respiratory tract and skin. Corrosive on ingestion. Exposure at high levels could cause death.

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT
Environmental effects from the substance have not been investigated adequately. This substance does enter the environment under normal use. Great care, however, should be taken to avoid any additional release, for example through inappropriate disposal.

NOTES
Do NOT take working clothes home.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: T+; R: 28; S: (1/2)-24/25-36/37-45

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