Product ID:TECHNETIUM TC-99M GENERATOR (FISSION)
MSDS Date:11/02/1992
FSC:6505
NIIN:00N038931
MSDS Number: BRHRB

E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS & CO INC

331 TREBLE COVE RD
NORTH BILLERICA, MA 01862
US

Emergency Phone: 800-483-7616;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 617-482-9595;800-225-1572

Cage: 51851

E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS & CO INC

NORTH BILLERICA, MA 01862 US

Telephone: 617-482-9595;800-225-1572

Cage: 51851

MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES FOR RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL SPILLS

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FEDERAL RADIOLOGICAL RESPONSE TEAM.

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SODIUM PERTECHNETATE TC-99M (TC-99M DAUGHTER OF MO-99)

CAS: 13718-28-0

Fraction By Weight: <<0.1%

OF LIQ LEAKAGE RESULTING FROM DMG IN TRANSIT IS

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TO REMOVE CONTAINER UNLESS AUTHORIZED TO DO SO.

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LIFE-SAVING MISSIONS. LIMIT AREA ENTRY TIME. SPILLS

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ABSORBENT MATL. FOR LRG SPILLS DETAIN UNINJURED

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MATERIAL UNTIL OBTAINING DIRECTION OF QUALIFIED

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Fraction By Weight: ING

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:IONIZING RADIATION: EXPOSURE TO
IONIZING RADIATION IS REGULATED UNDER 29 CFR 1910.96 AND 10 CFR 20.
ACGIH ACCEPTS THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON
RADIATION PROTECTION & MEASUREMENTS (NC RP) FOR IONIZING RADIATION
TLV & STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT ALL EXPOSURE TO IONIZING RADIATION
BE KEPT (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:AS LOW AS REASONABLY ACHIEVABLE
(ALARA). TOX:THE TOX OF SODIUM PERTECHNETATE TC-99MM HAS NOT BEEN
FULLY QUANTIFIED. ALLERGIC RXNS INCL ANAPHYLAXIS HAVE BEEN REPORTED
INFREQUENTLY FOLLOWING CL INICAL ADMINISTRATION OF SODIUM
PERTECHNETATE TC-99M. INDIVIDUALS HNDLG OR (SUPP DATA)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE AREA TO FRESH AIR IMMED. OBTAIN &
PROVIDE EMERGENCY MED ASSISTANCE AS REQUIRED & NOTIFY MD & HLTH
PHYSICIST IMMED. INHAL:MOVE TO FRESH AIR IMMED. SKIN:REMOVE CONTAM
CLTHG & RINSE AFFECTED AREAS W/LARGE AMTS OF WATER. WASH W/SOAP &
MILD DETERGENT. EYE:WASH EYES IMMED W/LRG AMTS OF WATER FOR @ LST
15 MIN. INGEST: TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY & SUPPORTIVELY. IF VOMIT
OCCURS PVNT ASPIR.

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, WATER SPRAY OR FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:DO NOT MOVE DAMAGED CNTNRS. MOVE UNDAMAGED
CNTNRS OUT OF FIRE ZONE IF POSSIBLE. AVOID BRTHG DUSTS/VAPORS FROM
FIRE, KEEP UPWIND. CONTACT LOC, STATE OR (ING 8)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEGLIGIBLE FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO
HEAT OR FLAME. DOT HAZARD CLASS: RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL.

Spill Release Procedures:DO NOT TOUCH DMGD CNTNRS UNTIL ASSISTANCE FROM
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL IS OBTAINED. DMG TO OUTER CNTNR MAY NOT AFFECT
PRIMARY INNER CNTNR OF PACKAGING. BECAUSE THE GENERATOR IS WELL
CNTND & ESSENTIALLY DR Y, THERE IS LITTLE LIKELIHOOD OF CONTAM(SUPP
DATA)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Other Precautions:AVOID INHALATION OF VAPORS OR CONTACT WITH EYES.

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED FOR NORMAL CLINICAL USE. WHERE
OPERATING PARAMETERS, QUANTITY OF MATERIAL, AND CONDITIONS OF USE
REQUIRED, PROPER USE OF NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
IS RECOMMENDED.
Ventilation:LOC EXHST RECOMM FOR ANY OPERATIONS PRESENTING A RISK OF
AIRBORNE CONTAM THRU EVAP, FLAKING, DUSTING/AEROSOL FORMATION.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING APPROPRIATE TO PREVENT
SKIN CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:MONITOR PERSONAL RADIATION DOSE EXPOSURE AS
APPROPRIATE & MAINTAIN PROPER VENT CONTROL OVER WORK AREAS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EFTS OF OVEREXP: ADMINISTERING SODIUM PERTECHNETATE TC-99M SHOULD
CONSULT THE PACKAGE INSERT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING
CLINICAL USE OF THIS PRODUCT. PREGNANT WOMEN AND NURSING MOTHERS
MAY B E AT INCREASED RISK FROM RADIATION EXPOSURE. SPILL PROC: DUE
TO DAMAGE IN TRANSIT. THE MOST PROBABLE SOURCE (ING 2)

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
pH:4.5-7
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:STERILE, NON PYROGENIC, AQUEOUS RADIOACTIVE ELUTED
SOLUTION.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NO DATA AVAILABLE
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION MAY RELEASE
TOXIC AND/OR HAZARDOUS GASES.

Waste Disposal Methods:OBSERVE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS
REGARDING STORAGE AND DISPOSAL OF MATERIALS.

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