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Product Name: Tiamulin
Chemical Name: Tiamulin hydrogen fumarate
Synonyms: Tiamutin, Tiamulin fumarate
CAS Number: 55297-96-6
Recommended Use: Veterinary antibiotic for swine and poultry
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Classification: May cause respiratory irritation and skin sensitization, classified according to GHS
Hazard Statements: Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin and eye irritation. May cause allergic skin reaction.
Signal Word: Warning
Pictograms: Exclamation mark
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing dust. Wear protective gloves, clothing, eyes and face protection. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Chemical Name: Tiamulin hydrogen fumarate
Concentration: 98% or higher (technical grade)
Impurities: Not more than 2% by weight
Molecular Formula: C28H47NO4S·C4H4O4
Molecular Weight: 609.8 g/mol (hydrogen fumarate salt)
Inhalation: Remove person to fresh air. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist. Provide artificial respiration if not breathing.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing and rinse skin with water for at least 15 minutes. If skin irritation or rash occurs, get medical advice.
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing and obtain medical attention.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention.
Most Important Symptoms: Irritation of eyes, skin, and respiratory tract. Allergic reactions may appear.
Suitable Extinguishing Agents: Use dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide, or water spray.
Specific Hazards: Emits toxic fumes of sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides, and carbon oxides when heated or burned.
Protective Equipment: Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear.
Firefighting Advice: Avoid inhalation of fumes. Use water spray to cool containers. Prevent fire water from contaminating surface waters or groundwater.
Personal Precautions: Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves, and eye protection. Avoid generating dust.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry into drains, sewers, and waterways.
Clean-Up Methods: Sweep up and place in a properly labeled container for disposal. Wash spill area with water. Ventilate area after cleanup.
Special Instructions: Dispose of waste in accordance with local, regional, and national regulations.
Handling: Use in a well-ventilated location. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Do not breathe dust. Wash hands after use.
Storage: Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat sources, direct sunlight, and moisture.
Incompatible Materials: Avoid strong oxidizers and acids.
Storage Temperature: Recommended storage at room temperature (15–25°C).
Exposure Limits: No specific occupational exposure limits established for tiamulin. Handle as a potentially hazardous compound.
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation, process enclosure, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below exposure guidelines.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Safety goggles, gloves of chemical-resistant material (nitrile or neoprene), lab coat or apron, suitable respirator if dust is generated.
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands, face, and contaminated clothing before re-use. Do not eat, drink, or smoke while using this product.
Appearance: White to almost white crystalline powder
Odor: Faint, characteristic
pH: 3.0–4.0 (1% aqueous solution)
Melting Point: 158–165°C
Boiling Point: Not applicable (decomposes)
Solubility: Freely soluble in methanol and ethanol; slightly soluble in water
Vapor Pressure: Not determined
Relative Density: 1.17–1.19 g/cm³
Partition Coefficient (log Pow): Not available
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions
Decomposition: Hazardous decomposition products may include COx, NOx, SOx under fire conditions
Conditions to Avoid: Moisture, high temperatures, direct sunlight
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and bases
Hazardous Polymerization: Not known to undergo hazardous polymerization
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 (rat): 1200 mg/kg
Eye Irritation: Causes moderate irritation
Skin Irritation: May cause mild to moderate irritation, possible allergic reaction
Inhalation: May cause irritation to mucous membranes
Chronic Effects: Prolonged skin contact may lead to sensitization. No adequate information on carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, or reproductive toxicity.
Target Organs: Skin, eyes, respiratory system
Ecotoxicity: Tiamulin is toxic to aquatic organisms. May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Persistence and Degradability: Expected to degrade slowly in soil and water
Bioaccumulation: Potential for bioaccumulation is low based on available data
Mobility in Soil: May leach into groundwater under certain environmental conditions
Other Environmental Data: Do not allow product or residues to enter watercourses, drains, or soil.
Disposal of Product: Collect material in disposal containers and deliver to an approved chemical waste disposal facility.
Disposal of Packaging: Triple rinse containers, then puncture and dispose of in line with local regulations.
Special Precautions: Avoid contamination of surface waters or drains by disposal.
Waste Code: Consult national, regional, and local regulations for appropriate waste classification.
UN Number: Not regulated as a hazardous material for transport
Proper Shipping Name: Tiamulin hydrogen fumarate
Transport Hazard Class: Not classified
Packing Group: Not applicable
Environmental Hazards: Not determined significant for transport purposes, but avoid release to environment
Transport Precautions: Protect against physical damage, moisture, and extreme temperatures during transportation
Labeling Requirements: Use GHS-compliant labels indicating hazard statements and precautionary measures
SARA Title III: Not listed as a hazardous substance
TSCA Status: Exempt or listed under chemical inventory as pharmaceutical/veterinary preparation
REACH Status: If manufactured or imported in the EU, comply with REACH registration requirements
Other Regulations: Subject to veterinary and pharmaceutical regulatory controls in various jurisdictions
