General Information
Version
5.1.1.1
Revision date
2017-06-27
Product name
CLINDAMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE
Product name
CLINDAMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE
Identification on the label/Trade name
12 Anella Avenue Castle Hill NSW 2154 Australia
Product Synonyms
7-deoxylincomycin hydrochloride; clindimycin hydrochloride; clindomycin hydrochloride; clinimycin (formerly)
Chemical name
clindamycin hydrochloride C18-H33-Cl-N2-O5-S; (2S-trans)-methyl-7-chloro-6,7,8-trideoxy-6-; (((1-methyl-4-propyl-2-pyrrolidinyl)carbonyl)amino)-1- thio-L-threo-alpha,; D-galacto-octapyranoside chloride; 7-deoxy-7(S)-chlorolincomycin hydrochloride; 7-chloro- C18-H33-Cl-N2-O5-S; (2S-trans)-methyl-7-chloro-6,7,8-trideoxy-6-; (((1-methyl-4-propyl-2-pyrrolidinyl)carbonyl)amino)-1- thio-L-threo-alpha,; D-galacto-octapyranoside chloride; 7-deoxy-7(S)-chlorolincomycin hydrochloride; 7-chloro-
CAS No.
21462-39-5
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Corynebacterium diphtheriae, bacillus anthracis and some Clostridia spp. Used in the treatment of serious anaerobic infections especially those caused by Bacteroides fragilis, and as an alternative to penicillin in some severe staphylococcal and streptococcal infections. Its toxicity makes it the antibiotic of last choice. Normally taken by mouth
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Sigma-Aldrich (Merck)
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
ausmail@sial.com
GHS Information
Signal word
1 WARNING
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H303, H315, H319, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H303
May be harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture CHEMWATCH HAZARD RATINGS Body Contact 2 Reactivity 1 Chronic 0 = Minimum = Low = Moderate = High = Extreme Classification Acute Toxicity (Oral) Category 5, Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation), Eye Irritation Category 2A, Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2
Signal word
1 WARNING
Hazard statements
H303 May be harmful if swallowed. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H315 Causes skin irritation.
Prevention
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fumes. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
P312 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider/if you feel unwell. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water and soap. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
Storage
P405 Store locked up. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Eye Irritation Category 2A, Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Label elements Hazard pictogram(s) ........................................... 1 .............................................................................................................................................................................. . SIGNAL WORD WARNING Hazard statement(s)
