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Eye ContactCheck for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at
least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation occurs.
Skin ContactWash with soap and water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Get medical attention if irritation develops.
Serious Skin ContactNot available.
InhalationIf inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get
medical attention.
Serious InhalationNot available.
IngestionDo NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Get medical attention if
symptoms appear.
Serious IngestionNot available.

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Section 5. Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability of the Product May be combustible at high temperature.
Auto-Ignition Temperature Not available.
Flash PointsNot available.
Flammable LimitsNot available.
Products of CombustionThese products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2).
Fire Hazards in Presence of Slightly flammable to flammable in presence of heat.
Various SubstancesNon-flammable in presence of shocks.
Explosion Hazards in Presence Slightly explosive in presence of open flames and sparks.
Non-explosive in presence of shocks.
of Various Substances
SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.
Fire Fighting Media
and InstructionsLARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet.
As with most organic solids, fire is possible at elevated temperatures
Special Remarks on
Fire Hazards
Special Remarks on Explosion Fine dust dispersed in air in sufficient concentrations, and in the presences of an ignition source is a potential dust
Hazardsexplosion hazard.

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Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Small SpillUse appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by
spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and regional authority
requirements.
Large SpillUse a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water
on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system.
Amikacin

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Section 7. Handling and Storage
PrecautionsKeep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust. If ingested, seek
medical advice immediately and show the container or the label.
StorageKeep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.

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Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering ControlsUse process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below
recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to
airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
Personal Protection
Safety glasses. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Gloves.
Personal Protection in Case of Splash goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be used
a Large Spillto avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist
BEFORE handling this product.
Exposure LimitsNot available.

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Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state and appearance Solid. (Powdered solid.)OdorNot available.
TasteNot available.
Molecular Weight585.6 g/mole
ColorWhite.
pH (1% soln/water)Not available.
Boiling PointNot available.
Melting Point214°C (417.2°F)
Critical TemperatureNot available.
Not available.
Specific Gravity
Vapor PressureNot applicable.
Vapor DensityNot available.
VolatilityNot available.
Odor ThresholdNot available.
Not available.
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.
Ionicity (in Water)Not available.
Not available.
Dispersion Properties
SolubilityNot available.

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Section 10. Stability and Reactivity Data
StabilityThe product is stable.
Not available.
Instability Temperature
Conditions of InstabilityExcess heat, dust generation, incompatible materials
Incompatibility with variousReactive with oxidizing agents.
substances
CorrosivityNot available.
Amikacin
Special Remarks onNot available.
Reactivity
Special Remarks onNot available.
Corrosivity
PolymerizationWill not occur.

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Section 11. Toxicological Information
Routes of EntryInhalation. Ingestion.
Toxicity to AnimalsAcute oral toxicity (LD50): >6000 mg/kg [Mouse].
Chronic Effects on Humans May cause damage to the following organs: kidneys, ears.
Other Toxic Effects onSlightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
Humans
Special Remarks onNot available.
Toxicity to Animals
Special Remarks onMay cause adverse reproductive effects and birth defects (teratogenic)
Chronic Effects on Humans
Special Remarks on otherAcute Potential Health Effects:
Toxic Effects on HumansSkin: May cause skin irritation.
Eyes: May cause eye irritation.
Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Ingestion: May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May affect the nervous system (flaccid paralysis without
anesthesia).
Chronic Potential Health Effects:
Ingestion: Prologned or repeated ingestion may cause kidney damage, and may affect the blood, and metabolism
(weight loss), hearing (nerve deafness, change in cochlear structure or function). Aminoglycosides are
associated with significant nephrotoxicity and/or ototoxicity.

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Section 12. Ecological Information
EcotoxicityNot available.
Not available.
BOD5 and COD
Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may
Products of Biodegradation
arise.
Toxicity of the ProductsThe product itself and its products of degradation are not toxic.
of Biodegradation
Special Remarks on theNot available.
Products of Biodegradation

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Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Waste DisposalWaste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental
control regulations.
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Section 14. Transport Information
DOT ClassificationNot a DOT controlled material (United States).
IdentificationNot applicable.
Not applicable.
Special Provisions for
Transport
DOT (Pictograms)

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Section 15. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms
No products were found.
Federal and State
Regulations
CaliforniaCalifornia prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has found
to cause cancer which would require a warning under the statute: No products were found.
Proposition 65
Warnings
California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has found
to cause birth defects which would require a warning under the statute: No products were found.
Other RegulationsOSHA: Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
EINECS: This product is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances.
WHMIS (Canada) Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada).
Other Classifications
DSCL (EEC)This product is not classified according S24/25- Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
to the EU regulations.S36/37/39- Wear suitable protective clothing,
gloves and eye/face protection.
Health Hazard
HMIS (U.S.A.)1 National Fire Protection
1 Flammability
1 Association (U.S.A.)
Fire Hazard
1 0 Reactivity
Health
Reactivity
0
Specific hazard
Personal Protection
E
WHMIS (Canada)
(Pictograms)
DSCL (Europe)
(Pictograms)
TDG (Canada)
(Pictograms)
ADR (Europe)
(Pictograms)
Amikacin
Protective Equipment
Gloves.
Lab coat.
Dust respirator. Be sure to use an
approved/certified respirator or
equivalent.

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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A