MDP

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

Mallinckrodt provides the information contained herein EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT Inhalation: Eye Contact: in good faith but makes no representation as to its LIMITATION ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT- Tc99m MDP does not easily become airborne. No adverse effect expected, but eye contact comprehensiveness or accuracy. This document is ABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Not expected to be a health hazard via may irritate the eyes. intended only as a guide to the appropriate WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION SET inhalation. precautionary handling of the material by a properly FORTH HEREIN OR THE PRODUCT TO WHICH Chronic Exposure: trained person using this product. Individuals receiving THE INFORMATION REFERS. ACCORDINGLY, Ingestion: The health risks associated with chronic the information must exercise their independent MALLINCKRODT WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE May cause asymptomatic physiological uptake radiation exposure (cancer, leukemia, genetic judgment in determining its appropriateness for a FOR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM USE OF OR by specific target organs or tissues. and teratogenic effects) are believed to involve particular purpose. MALLINCKRODT MAKES NO RELIANCE UPON THIS INFORMATION. levels of radiation exposure which are much REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EITHER Skin Contact: higher than those permitted occupationally. Not expected to produce any acute adverse health effects. Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: No information found. 4 Tc99m MDP