General Information
Revision date
2008-03-01
Product name
Tc99m DTPA
Product Synonyms
Tc99m Pentetate; DTPA
Manufacturer Name
Mallinckrodt, Inc
Emergency telephone
(314)-654-7860
Icons in SDS
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: Tc99m DPTA does not easily become airborne. Not expected No adverse effect expected, but eye contact may irritate the be a health hazard via inhalation. eyes. Ingestion: Chronic Exposure: May cause asymptomatic physiological uptake by specific target The health risks associated with chronic radiation exposure organs or tissues. (cancer, leukemia, genetic and teratogenic effects) are believed to involve levels of radiation exposure which are much higher than those permitted occupationally. Skin Contact: Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: Not expected to produce any acute adverse health effects. No information found.
