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Chloramphenicol Safety and Health Topics:
Chloramphenicol

General Description
    Synonyms: Anacetin; Chlorocid; Chloromycetin

    OSHA IMIS Code Number: R276

    Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number: 56-75-7

    NIOSH, Registry of Toxic Effects (RTECS) Identification Number: AB6825000

    Chemical Description and Physical Properties:
      molecular formula: C11H12Cl2N2O5
      molecular weight: 323.13
Monitoring Methods used by OSHA
    Laboratory Sampling/Analytical Method:

    sampling media: Glass Fiber Filter (37 mm)
    analytical solvent: Acidified Methanol
    maximum volume: 100 Liters   maximum flow rate: 1 L/min
    current analytical method: High Perfomance Liquid Chromatography; HPLC/UV
    method reference: OSHA Manual of Analytical Methods (OSHA In-house File)
    method classification: Not Validated
    note: Could not find supplier of analytical grade material, Had to use bulk material from company.

    condition: Column: 3.3 cm x 4.6 mm 3 u LC18 DB Mobile: 90/10 Acetonitrile/Water Wavelength: 278nm

 
Revised: 05 September 2003
 
 
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