Product Code 18323 

• Dose: 40 - 50 ppm
• Immerse fish until desired depth of sedation or anesthesia is reached. The maximum exposure time is 30 minutes.
• Dissolve measured amount of TMS in sufficient volume of water to provide the final desired concentration.
• Immerse fish in clean water until recovery is complete.
• Caution:
• Use plastic or glass containers for TMS solutions.
• Maintain adequate oxygenation and acidity of solutions .
• Use at water temperatures of 10°C or greater.
• Warning:
• Treated fish must not be slaughtered for use in food for at least 5 days after the latest treatment with TMS at water temperatures of 10°C or greater

• TMS is available in 100 gram and 1 kg bottles.

• TMS is the tradename for Tricaine methanesulfonate.

• TMS powder is very stable when kept cool and dry in a tightly closed container.
• TMS solutions decompose slowly, are slowly inactivated by fish, and may become toxic when exposed to strong sunlight for several hours (keep bath in the shade).
• For best results use freshly made TMS solutions, or freeze stock solutions for dilution and use at a later time

• Stressors such as handling, low oxygen, high temperatures, and crowding should be minimized before, during and after anesthesia.
• Always test dose and response with a small group of fish first.
• Use an anesthesia container made of inert material (glass or plastic is best), as TMS may react with zinc or copper and produce a toxic effect.
• Maintain constant water temperature through holding, anesthesia and recovery.
• Change TMS anaesthetic solution frequently.
• Maintain oxygenation throughout anesthesia and recovery. Add air or oxygen as required.
• For periods of long anesthesia, neutralize the pH of the TMS solution to the pH of the holding tank with sodium bicarbonate.
• Keep TMS solutions away from eggs and milt during spawning.

 Note: This product is not available in USA and availability in other locales may also be subject to approvals or registration with local regulatory agencies.