Product Name: Tylosin Tartrate
Synonyms: Tylan Tartrate, Macrolide Antibiotic
Chemical Formula: C46H77NO17·C4H6O6
Molecular Weight: 1109.32 g/mol
Recommended Use: Veterinary antibiotic for treatment of infections
Manufacturer: Please refer to specific supplier information from the container label or CoA
Emergency Contact: Refer to local authority or Poison Control Center for immediate assistance
GHS Classification: Respiratory sensitizer, eye irritant, skin sensitizer
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Causes mild skin and eye irritation, allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled, may cause allergic skin reactions
Pictogram: Exclamation mark, health hazard symbol
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing dust, wear suitable personal protective equipment, wash hands thoroughly after handling, store away from food and animal feeds, properly ventilate storage spaces
Chemical Name: Tylosin Tartrate
CAS Number: 74610-55-2
Concentration: ≥95% (technical grade may have slight variations)
Impurities: Small amounts of water, methyl alcohol, or other fermentation byproducts may be detected depending on the manufacturer
EC Number: Not Established
Other Identifiers: Antibiotic, macrolide family
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air immediately. Seek medical advice if symptoms or allergic reactions occur.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, wash thoroughly with soap and water, seek medical attention if irritation or allergic symptoms persist.
Eye Contact: Rinse with plenty of water for several minutes, lifting upper and lower eyelids occasionally. Seek medical attention if redness or discomfort remains.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Seek medical attention if symptoms develop.
General: Provide medical personnel with this MSDS. Monitor for breathing or allergic reactions at all times.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry chemical powder, foam, carbon dioxide
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Strong water jets may spread powder
Combustion Products: Carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides, unidentified toxic fumes
Protective Equipment: Self-contained breathing apparatus, full protective clothing to avoid exposure
Hazardous Properties: Product is combustible, dust may form explosive mixtures with air, airborne particles increase fire risk
Personal Precautions: Wear protective clothing, gloves, and eye protection, avoid breathing dust, evacuate unprotected personnel from the area
Environmental Precautions: Prevent from entering drains, watercourses, or soil
Methods for Clean-Up: Sweep up without creating dust, place in appropriate labeled containers for disposal, ventilate area thoroughly, decontaminate surfaces with detergent and water
Handling: Use local exhaust ventilation, minimize dust generation, avoid contact with skin or eyes, avoid inhalation of dust or aerosols, do not eat, drink, or smoke during use, thoroughly wash hands after handling, keep away from incompatible substances like oxidizing agents
Storage: Keep container tightly closed in a dry, cool, and well-ventilated area, protect from direct sunlight and moisture, store away from food, feed, and incompatible materials, keep out of reach of unauthorized personnel
Occupational Exposure Limits: No established TLV or PEL; use pharmaceutical industry best practices and internal occupational limits
Engineering Controls: Use process enclosures, exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below recommended exposure limits
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Safety goggles or face shield, chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile preferred), lab coat or apron, NIOSH or equivalent certified respirator in case of dust formation
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands, face, and any exposed skin after use, do not reuse contaminated PPE, change work clothes regularly
Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder
Odor: Faint characteristic odor
pH (1% aqueous solution): 5.0 – 7.5
Melting Point: Not available
Boiling Point: Decomposes
Solubility in Water: Freely soluble
Vapor Pressure: Not available
Density: Approximately 1.3 g/cm³
Partition Coefficient (log P): Not available
Flash Point: Not flammable under normal conditions
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions
Reactivity: No dangerous reactions known under normal use
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, acids or bases, extreme moisture
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, other toxic fumes
Conditions to Avoid: Excessive heat, open flames, direct sunlight, humidity
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 (rat): >5,000 mg/kg (low toxicity)
Chronic Effects: May cause allergic reactions after repeated or prolonged contact, respiratory sensitization possible after inhalation
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin, eye, ingestion
Irritation: Mild eye and skin irritant
Sensitization: Risk of occupational asthma or dermatitis
Other Effects: Tylosin can disrupt gut flora if ingested, possible reproductive toxicity in animal studies, data insufficient for full assessment in humans
Aquatic Toxicity: Antibiotic activity may cause long-term adverse effects in aquatic environments, especially to microorganisms
Persistence and Degradability: Not easily biodegradable, may persist in soil or water
Bioaccumulation: Potential for bioaccumulation low based on structure, but not fully quantified
Mobility in Soil: Moderate, may leach to groundwater
Other Information: Avoid environmental release, do not contaminate natural waterways or drains
Waste Disposal Method: Dispose in compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations
Product Disposal: Must go to incineration or approved chemical waste facility
Container Disposal: Rinse thoroughly, destroy container, dispose through licensed waste contractor
Special Precautions: Do not dispose of in household garbage or wastewater
UN Number: Not classified as hazardous for transport
Transport Hazard Class: Not regulated
Packing Group: Not applicable
Proper Shipping Name: Tylosin Tartrate
Additional Precautions: Protect containers from physical damage and moisture during transport, keep away from food and animal feed, follow all transport regulations for returns, spills, or international shipping
OSHA Status: Not hazardous under OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
TSCA Status: Not listed
DSL Status (Canada): Not listed
EU Status: Product considered a veterinary pharmaceutical, exempt from some REACH requirements
Other Regulations: Subject to FDA/EMA/WHO regulations for veterinary pharmaceuticals, handle as per local health and environmental guidelines, keep records of use and disposal as required by regional authorities