Product ID:TECHNESCAN PYP TECHNETIUM TC99M PYROPHOSPHA
MSDS Date:01/05/1991
FSC:6505
NIIN:00N029169
MSDS Number: BMVRJ

MALLINCKRODT MEDICAL INC

2703 WAGNER PLACE
MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO 63043
US

Emergency Phone: 314-344-3800 OR 314-539-1600

Info Phone: 314-344-3800 OR 314-539-1600

Cage: FO650

MALLINCKRODT MEDICAL INC

MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO 63043-3421 US

Telephone: 314-770-7800/314-895-2000

Cage: FO650

PYROPHOSPHORIC ACID, TETRASODIUM SALT; (TETRASODIUM

CAS: 7722-88-5

RTECS: UX7350000

Fraction By Weight: 75.8%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3

2); (STANNOUS CHLORIDE, SOLID).

CAS: 7772-99-8

RTECS: XP8700000

Fraction By Weight: 24.2%

OSHA PEL 2 (SN) MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 2 (SN) MG/M3

TECHNETIUM-99M

CAS: 23288-60-0

LD50 LC50 Mixture:SEE INGREDIENTS.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:THE HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS FOUND IN
TECHNESCAN PYP ARE SKIN & EYE IRRITANTS, BUT DUE TO THE SMALL
QUANTITIES PRESENT IN EACH CONTAINER, NO ADVERSE HEALTH EFFECTS ARE
EXPECTED TO OCCUR FROM EXPOSURE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO INFORMATION FOUND.

First Aid:SKIN:WASH EXPOSED AREA W/SOAP & WATER. GET MEDICAL ADVICE IF
IRRITATION DEVELOPS. EYE:WASH THOROUGHLY W/RUNNING WATER FOR AT
LEAST 15 MINS. GET MEDICAL ADVICE IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS. INHAL/
INGEST:NOT EXPECTED TO REQUIRE FIRST AID MEASURES. INHAL:REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O2/ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION) .
INGEST: CALL MD IMMEDIATELY .

Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING
SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION
HAZARD.

Spill Release Procedures:COLLECT NON-RADIOACTIVE SPILL & DISPOSE OF
MATERIAL AS NON-HAZARDOUS WASTE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE & DISPOSAL OF PROD SHOULD BE
CONTROLLED IN A MANNER THAT IS I/A/W APPROP REGS OF GOVT AGENCY
AUTHORIZED TO LICENSE USE OF THIS RADIONUCLIDE.
Other Precautions:DRUG SHOULD BE STORED AT 2C-8C BEFORE RECONSTITUTION.
AFTER RECONSTITUTION W/SODIUM PERTECHNETATE TC-99M, SHIELDED VIAL
SHOULD BE STORED AT 15C-30C & DISCARDED AFTER 6 HRS FROM TIME OF
PREPARATION. AF TER RECONSTITUTION, HNDLG (SUPP DATA)

Respiratory Protection:NOT EXPECTED TO REQUIRE PERSONAL RESPIRATOR
USAGE. NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR EXPOSURE OF
CONCERN .
Ventilation:NOT EXPECTED TO REQUIRE ANY SPECIAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKER GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:CLEAN BODY-COVERING CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:AS PART OF GOOD LAB & PERSONAL HYGIENE, & SFTY
PROC, AVOID ALL UNNEC EXPOS TO CHEM SUBSTANCE & ENSURE PROMPT (SUPP
DATA)
Supplemental Safety and Health
OTHER PREC:TIME SHOULD BE KEPT TO A MINIMUM, & APPROP SHIELDING SHOULD
BE USED. HANDLING DEVICES SUCH AS SYRINGE SHIELDS & TONGS SHOULD BE
USED. HYGIENE PRACT:REMOVAL FROM SKIN, EYES & CLOTHING.

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:32.0F,0.0C
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:SMALL, DRY, WHITE CRYSTALS CLINGING TO INSIDE OF
10ML GLASS VIALS; ODORLESS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NO INFORMATION FOUND.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION,
SUBSTANCE MAY EMIT OXIDES OF CARBON & CORROSIVE FUMES OF
HYDROCHLORIC ACID.

Waste Disposal Methods:ENSURE COMPLIANCE W/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.

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