B0106
Bacitracin
CAS number 1405-87-4
Molecular weight C66H103N17O16S = 1421.6
Potency > 60 IU/mg
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
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