Product Identification

Product Name

Procaine penicilline G hydrate

Synonyms

4-Thia-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2-carboxylic acid, 3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo-6-[(phenylacetyl)amino]- [2S-(2.alpha.,5.alpha.,6.beta.)]-, compound with 2-(diethylamino)ethyl 4-aminobenzoate (1:1), monohydrate
Ampin-penicillin
Benzylpenicillin procaine salt
Crysticillin
Procaine penicilline G hydrate
Sharcillin

CAS

6130-64-9

Formula

C29H38N4O6S.H2O

Molecular Weight

588.73

RTECS

XH9450000

Merck

12,7226

Physical and Chemical Properties

Melting Point

106-110

Density

1.255-1.256 g/cm3 (20 C)

First Aid Measures

Ingestion

If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician.

Inhalation

If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.

Skin

In case of contact, immediately wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Call a physician.

Eyes

In case of contact with eyes, flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate flushing by separating the eyelids with fingers. Call a physician.

Handling and Storage

Storage

Keep container tightly closed.

Hazards Identification

Ingestion

May be harmful if swallowed.

Inhalation

Material may be irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. May be harmful if inhaled. May cause allergic respiratory reaction.

Skin

May cause irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. May cause allergic skin reaction.

Eyes

May cause irritation.

Hazards

Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.

EC Risk Phrase

42/43

EC Safety Phrase

36

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection

Compatible chemical-resistant gloves. Chemical safety goggles. Protective clothing.

Respirators

Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU). Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a dust mask type N95 (US) or type P1 (EN 143) respirator.

Fire Fighting Measures

Fire Fighting

Extinguish with water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder or appropriate foam. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks

Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Avoid raising dust. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.

Stability and Reactivity

Incompatibilities

Acids, bases, oxidizing agents.

Stability

Stable at normal temperatures and pressures.

Decomposition

Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide, Nitrogen oxides, Sulfur oxides.