Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
100-51-6
Name of the chemical
Benzyl Alcohol
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2011-04-20
Product name
Gallium Citrate Ga 67 Injection
Product Synonyms
Gallium 67; Gallium Citrate Ga 67
Manufacturer Name
Mallinckrodt, Inc
Emergency telephone
314-654-7860
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Company Information
company name
Mallinckrodt, Inc
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW CAUTION! RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL. Read Package Insert prior to use. Promptly remove any contamination from the skin, eyes, or clothing. Radioactive drugs must be handled by qualified personnel in conformity with regulations appropriate to the government agency authorized to license the use of this radionuclide. The vial containing the drug should be kept within its container or within heavier shielding. Avoid contact with the radioactive contents which would cause unnecessary exposure to radiation.
Potential health effects
Inhalation: Eye Contact: Gallium Citrate does not easily become airborne. Not No adverse effect expected, but may cause mechanical expected to be a health hazard via inhalation. irritation. Ingestion: Chronic Exposure: May cause asymptomatic physiological uptake by thyroid The health risks associated with chronic radiation exposure gland or other tissues. (cancer, leukemia, genetic and teratogenic effects) are believed to involve levels of radiation exposure which are Skin Contact: much higher than those permitted occupationally. Not expected to produce any acute adverse health effects. Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: No information found.
