ETHAMBUTOL dihydrochloride, powder, 25 g [Sigma-E4630]
Valid Article
ETHAMBUTOL
Reserved for TB culture programmes.
Definition
Antimycobacterial used for drug susceptibility testing of M. tuberculosis complex.
Synonym
2,2'-(1,2-Ethanediyldiimino)bis-1-butanol dihydrochloride, Emb, Ethambutol dihydrochloride
Specifications
Technical specifications
- Solid powder
- White crystalline powder
- Formula : C10H24N2O2
- Soluble in water
- Molecular weight: 277.23 g/mol
- CAS No: 1070-11-7
Packaging & Labelling
25 g in glass bottle
Transport not regulated
Instructions for use
For the procedure of stock solution and working solution preparations, refer to Tuberculosis Culture Laboratory, MSF-ITM, 2014.
Storage
- Store in cool place
- Keep contrainer tightly closed in a dry and well-ventillated place.
Waste management
Substance with hazardous characteristics. Please contact your watsan referent for advice on proper disposal.
Detailed hazard and precautionary information can be found in the safety data sheet (SDS).
Classification EC Regulation N° 1272/2008
Acute toxicity, oral (Category 4), H302
Signal Word
Warning
H302 | Harmful if swallowed |
P270 | Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. |
P264 | Wash … thoroughly after handling |
P301 + P312 | IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel |
P501 | Dispose of contents/container to location in accordance with local and regional/ national/ international regulations |
MSF requirements
Ethambutol is part of the first line drugs used against M. tuberculosis complex. The test is performed to investigate resistance of the mycobacterium to this antibiotic. The drug solution is added to agar or egg- based media during preparation.