Bacitracin

Bacitracin

Product Description

Bacitracin is active against gram-positive bacteria. Most gram-negative bacteria are resis-tant. It interferes with bacterial cell wall synthesis by blocking the function of the lipid carrier molecule that transfers cell wall subunits across the cellmembrane. Toxic to plant cells

Basic info

• CAS number 1405-87-4
• Molecular weight C₆₆H₁₀₃N₁₇O₁₆S = 1421.6
• Potency >60 IU/mg

Technical

Storage condition

• Store at 2-8 °C
• Hygroscopic
• Partially soluble in water

Hazard statements

• H315 - Causes skin irritation
• H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction
• H319 - Causes serious eye irritation
• H335 - May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

• P262 - Do not get in eyes
• P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
• P302 - IF ON SKIN:
• P305 - IF IN EYES:
• P351 - Rinse continuously with water for several minutes
• P352 - Wash with soap and water