Hygromycine B vial - Duchefa

Toxic aminoglycoside produced by Streptomyces hygroscopicus. Hygromycin B interferes with the translation step of polypeptide synthesis of prokaryots and eukaryots. It inhibits peptide chain elongation by preventing elongation-factor EF-2 dependent tran-slocati-on. Hygromycin B is used as a selective agent for the incorporation of the APH 4 gene in plant tissue.

One vial of Hygromycin B contains 1,000,000 units.

Concentration is 452,000 units per ml.

Volume of Hygromycin B solution is 1,000,000 / 452,000 = 2.2 ml.

Storage condition

Solution: 407 mg Hygromycin B/ml

Concentration: 452,000 U/ml

Store at 2-8°C, soluble in water

Hazard statements

H310 Fatal in contact with skin

H315 Causes skin irritation

H318 Causes serious eye damage

H330 Fatal if inhaled

H335 May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P235 Keep cool

P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray

P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

P308 IF exposed or concerned:

P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician