Magnevist

BERLEX LABORATORIES INC -- MAGNEVIST INJECTION -- 6505-00F039811
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:MAGNEVIST INJECTION
MSDS Date:01/30/1989
FSC:6505
NIIN:00F039811
MSDS Number: BWXPX
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:BERLEX LABORATORIES INC
Address:300 FAIRFIELD RD
City:WAYNE
State:NJ
ZIP:07470-7315
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-888-4112
Emergency Phone Num:800-888-4112
CAGE:59463
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:BERLEX LABORATORIES INC
Address:300 FAIRFIELD RD
Box:City:WAYNE
State:NJ
ZIP:07470-7315
Country:US
Phone:800-888-4112
CAGE:59463

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:DIETHYLENETRIAMINE PENTAACETIC ACID
CAS:12111-24-9
RTECS #:MB8210000
Fraction by Wt: 0.15%

Ingred Name:GADOPENTETATE DIMEGLUMINE
CAS:86050-77-3
Fraction by Wt: 469.01%

Ingred Name:MEGLUMINE
CAS:6284-40-8
Fraction by Wt: 0.39%

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC REACTIONS IN
    CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS; MAY PRODUCE LOCAL IRRITATION FOLLOWING
    INJECTION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH/WASH W/PLENTY OF WATER. OBTAIN
    MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Fire Fighting Procedures:TAKE APPROPRIATE VENTILATION MEASURES.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WASH THOROUGHLY W/WATER.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Ventilation:RECOMMENDED
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:210.2F
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:STERILE, CLEAR, COLORLESS TO SLIGHTLY YELLOW
    AQUEOUS SOLUTION

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:LIGHT/EXCESSIVE HEAT, FREEZING.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.

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