Product ID:SODIUM IODIDE I 131 THERAPEUTIC CAPSULES
MSDS Date:01/01/1997
FSC:6505
NIIN:00F054813
MSDS Number: CGHTN

MALLINCKRODT MEDICAL INC

2703 WAGNER PLACE
MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO 63043-3421
US

Emergency Phone: 314-770-7800

Info Phone: 314-770-7800/314-895-2000

Cage: FO650

MALLINCKRODT MEDICAL INC

MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO 63043-3421 US

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

Cage: FO650

SODIUM IODIDE I 131 *97-4*

CAS: 7790-26-3

Fraction By Weight: <0.001%

SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC, ANHYDROUS, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE

CAS: 7558-79-4

RTECS: WC4500000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INGESTION: MAY CAUSE ASYMPTOMATIC
PHYSIOLOGICAL UPTAKE BY THYROID GLAND/OTHER TISSUES. EYES: MAY
CAUSE MECHANICAL IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION.

First Aid:INGESTION: A THYROID BLOCKING AGENT MAY BE WARRANTED & GIVEN
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF A PHYSICIAN. SKIN: WASH THOROUGHLY W/SOAP &
WATER. ALWAYS BLOT DRY. DON'T ABRADE. EYES: WASH W/WATER FOR 15
MINS. OB TAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING
SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & NIOSH APPROVED
SCBA W/FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN THE PRESSURE DEMAND/OTHER
POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NON-FLAMMABLE.

Spill Release Procedures:ALL CLEANUP OPERATIONS SHOULD BE PERFORMED
ACCORDING TO THE STANDARD OPERATION PROCEDURES.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AT 59F-86F. HANDLING TIME SHOULD
BE KEPT TO A MINIMUM & APPROPRIATE SHIELDING SHOULD BE USED.
Other Precautions:USE DEVICES SUCH AS SYRINGE SHIELDS & TONGS FOR
HANDLING. AVOID CONTACT W/THE RADIOACTIVE CONTENTS WHICH WOULD
CAUSE UNNECESSARY EXPOSURE TO RADIATION. THE VIAL CONTAINING THE
DRUG SHOULD BE KEPT W/IN IT'S CONTAINER/HEAVIER SHIELDING.

Respiratory Protection:NOT EXPECTED TO REQUIRE PERSONAL RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:NOT EXPECTED TO REQUIRE ANY VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:DISPOSABLE PLASTIC/LATEX/RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT.
Work Hygienic Practices:NO SMOKING, EATING/DRINKING SHOULD BE ALLOWED
IN ANY AREA WHERE RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS ARE HANDLED/STORED.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Solubility in Water:DISSOLVES
Appearance and Odor:OPAQUE WHITE GELATIN CAPSULES IN A 10ML FRENCH
SQUARE/GLASS/SCREW-CAP VIAL

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:RADIOACTIVE FUMES, SODIUM IODIDE I
131.

Waste Disposal Methods:STORAGE & DISPOSAL OF PRODUCT SHOULD BE
CONTROLLED IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS. UN2982.

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