Teicoplanin A2 Property

Melting point:

260° (dec)

storage temp. 

Hygroscopic, -20°C Freezer, Under Inert Atmosphere

solubility 

DMSO (Sparingly, Heated), Water (Slightly)

form 

Solid

color 

White to Light Brown

Stability:

Hygroscopic

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation

H317May cause an allergic skin reaction

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P272Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P332+P313IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P333+P313IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P362Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

P363Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

Teicoplanin A2 Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

White or off-white powder

Uses

Glycopeptide antibiotic complex produced by Actinoplanes teichomyceticus; structurally related to vancomycin. Comprised of 5 major components differentiated by a specific fatty acid moiety. Inhibits peptidoglycan synthesis in the cell wall of gram-positive bacteria.