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Agent Name Bacitracin
CAS Number 1405-87-4
Major Category Other Chemicals
Synonyms Bacitracin; Altracin; Ayfivin; Baciguent; Fortracin; Penitracin; Topitracin; Zutracin; Citracin; [ChemFinder]
Category Pharmaceuticals
Comments Allergic contact dermatitis and contact urticaria reported in patients using the antibiotic topically; [Marks, p. 186-8]
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH) Not evaluated
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer Yes
Links to Other NLM Databases
Health Studies Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: BACITRACIN  
Toxicity Information Search TOXNET
Chemical Information Search ChemIDplus
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