Description
Bacteriostatic agent against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. Enters sensitive cells by active transport. Within the cell, it binds to the 50S Subunit of bacterial ribosomes and inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by preventing attachment of amino-acyl transfer RNA to its acceptor site on the ribosome, thus preventing peptide bond formation by peptidyl transferase.
Technical info
Storage condition
- Store at room temperature
- Soluble in ethanol
Hazard statements
- H318 Causes serious eye damage
- H351 Suspected of causing cancer
- H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
Precautionary statements
- P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P305 IF IN EYES:
- P308 IF exposed or concerned:
- P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
- P313 Get medical advice/attention
- P338 Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. continue rinsing
- P351 Rinse continuously with water for several minutes
- P405 Store locked up
