Colistin sulfate, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Colistin Sulfate salt (2:5), CAS # 1264-72-8, (synonym: Polymyxin E Complex), is a complex mixture of antibiotics, with Colistin A and B being the primary components. It has anti-bacterial activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and may also be used as a neuromuscular blocker.

Colistin sulfate A Polymyxin potent antibiotic and apoptosis inducer. This compound induces apoptosis through interaction with the cytoplasmic membrane. Colistin is a key microbiological component in Colistin Oxolinic Acid Blood Agar utilized in the cultivation of Aminobacter aminovorans, Bacillus species, Hyphomicrobium species and Methylobacterium species. It is also a critical component is VCN Inhibitor & VCNT Inhibitor growth media used in the isolation of Neisseria species.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

General description

• Colistin Sulfate salt is a stable, cationic, water-soluble, white powder composed of over 30 components

• Originally isolated from B. polymyxa, it inhibits the growth of the Gram-negative (e.g. E. coli, P. aeruginosa, P. fluorescens, and S. enterica), and Gram-positive bacteria (e.g. L. lactis, P. polymyxa, P. acidilactici, and S. aureus) by permeabilizing the bacterial cell membrane

Applications

• Colistin Sulfate has potent anti-endotoxin activity rendered through its ability to bind lippopolysaccharides that make up bacterial endotoxins

• This compound is often used in the management of multi-drug resistant Gram-negative infections

Specifications

• Type: Colistin Sulfate
• Physical Form: Powder
• UN Number: UN2811
• Merck Index: 14,2479
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water
• Color: White
• Quantity: 1 g
• Chemical Name or Material: Colistin sulfate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H301
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H301 Toxic if swallowed.
Precautionary Statement	P264b-P270-P301+P310-P330-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: TOXIC SOLIDS, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	215-034-3
RTECSNumber	TR1500000
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Keep cold

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only