Product ID:SODIUM IODIDE I 123 DIAGNOSTIC CAPSULES
MSDS Date:04/20/1998
FSC:6505
NIIN:00F056023
MSDS Number: CGWCP

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 123I

CAS: 41927-88-2

Fraction By Weight: <0.001%

SUCROSE

CAS: 57-50-1

RTECS: WN6500000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/CUM

SODIUM THIOSULFATE ANHYDROUS; THIOSULFURIC ACID, DISODIUM

CAS: 7772-98-7

RTECS: XN6476000

Fraction By Weight: <0.001%

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

First Aid:INGESTION: A THYROID BLOCKING AGENT MAY BE WARRANTED &
ADMINISTERED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF A PHYSICIAN. SKIN: WASH
THOROUGHLY W/SOAP & WATER. ALWAYS BLOT DRY. DON'T ABRADE. EYES:
WASH W/WATER FOR 15 M INS. OBTAIN 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:NOT AN EXPLOSION HAZARD.

Spill Release Procedures:ALL CLEANUP OPERATIONS SHOULD BE PERFORMED
ACCORDING TO THE STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR YOUR FACILITY &
BY THE NRC/OTHER REGULATIONS.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AT 59F-86F. HANDLING TIME SHOULD
BE KEPT TO A MINIMUM & APPROPRIATE SHIELDING SHOULD BE USED. USE
HANDLING DEVICES SUCH AS SYRINGE SHIELDS/TONGS
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/THE RADIOACTIVE CONTENTS WHICH WOULD
CAUSE UNNECESSARY EXPOSURE TO RADIATION. THE VIAL CONTAINING THE
DRUG SHOULD BE KEPT W/IN ITS CONTAINER/W/IN HEAVIER SHIELDING.
PROMPTLY REMOVE CON TAMINATION FROM THE SKIN/EYES/CLOTHING.

Respiratory Protection:NOT EXPECTED TO REQUIRE PERSONAL RESPIRATOR
USAGE.
Ventilation:NOT EXPECTED TO REQUIRE ANY.
Protective Gloves:DISPOSABLE PLASTIC/LATEX/RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:LABCOAT.
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:RED & WHITE/GREEN & WHITE GELATIN CAPSULE; ODORLESS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOIST AIR.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO2, CO & RADIOACTIVE FUMES.

Waste Disposal Methods:RADIOACTIVE WASTE MUST BE HANDLED IAW/FEDERAL,
STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS. NON-HAZARDOUS UN/NA: UN2982.

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