GE Healthcare
OMNIPAQUETM
(Iohexal) Injection
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: OMNIPAQUETM (140, 180, 240, 300 & 350 mgI/ml)
Synonyms: None
Manufacturer/Distributor: GE Healthcare, Inc.
101 Carnegie Center
Princeton, NJ 08540-9998
Technical Information No.: (800) 654-0118
CHEMTREC Emergency No.: (800) 424-9300 for US / (708) 527-3887 outside US
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient : CAS No. %V
Iohexol 66108-95-0 >25
Water 7732-18-5 >25
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
OMNIPAQUETM is a nonionic, water-soluble, radiographic contract medium that is administered by
intravascular injection in humans.
Physical & Chemical Hazard Ratings (0 = no hazard)
NFPA: Health 0 Flammability 0 Stability 0
HMIS: Health 0 Flammability 0 Stability 0
Transportation Symbol: None
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Emergency Overview: Read package insert prior to use. As part of good laboratory practice, personal
hygiene and safety procedure, avoid unnecessary exposure to this substance. If exposure occurs, flush
the affected area with soap and water.
Potential Health Effects: Not expected to be a health hazard via routes of entry into the body
(inhalation, Ingestion, absorption or injection). No adverse effects expected upon skin or eye contact.
No adverse effects expected as a result of chronic exposure.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: In case of eye contact, immediately flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes. Call a
physician if irritation develops.
Skin: Wash exposed area with soap and water. Call a physician if irritation develops.
Ingestion: No adverse effects expected. Call a physician if cramping or nausea develops.
Inhalation: No adverse effects expected, which would require first aid or other medical assistance.
Note to Physician: Treat symptomatically
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FIRE FIG
Flammable Properties: Not flammable
Extinguishing Media: Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the
surrounding environment.
Hazardous Combustion products: Carbon oxides
Explosion Data: None
Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters: As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing
apparatus pressure-demand. MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear.
6. ACCIDENT RELEASE MEASURES
SPILLS:
Since the quantity per vial is small (ml), spills can be absorbed with an inert material and discarded.
Wash the affected area with soap and water.
Ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Always observe good laboratory and hygiene pratices when handling. Avoid direct contact
with the material. Wear appropriate protective clothing and impervious gloves.
Storage: Store in a temperature controlled room at 20 - 25?C in a tightly closed container. Do not
freeze or expose to heat.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Limits: This product is considered not to be hazardous and has no occupational exposure
limits (e.g. PEL, TLV, IDLH, etc.) established for it.
Engineering Measures: Eyewash station and good general room ventilation
Eye/Face Protection: Avoid contact with eyes & face use eye protection
Skin & Body Protection: Avoid contact with skin cover exposed skin
Respiratory Protection: Not required
Hygiene Measures: When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. Remove and wash contaminated clothing
before re-use.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Liquid solution Autoignition Temperature: None
Appearance: Clear to pale yellow Flammable Limits: None
Odor: Odorless Boiling Point: No data available
Solubility: Soluble in water Melting Point: None
Specific Gravity: 1.1 ?1.4 Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): No data available
Viscosity: No data available Evaporation Rate: No data available
pH: 6.8 ?7.7 Vapor Density: No data available
Flash Point: None
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
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Stability: Stable under specified conditions of use and storage.
Conditions to Avoid: Exposure to flame or temperatures <300 F
Incompatible Products: No data available
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Iodine vapors
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity: Product does not present an acute toxicity hazard.
Carcinogenicity: No known carcinogenic effects.
Reproductive Toxicity: No known adverse reproductive effects.
Target Organ Effects: No known adverse effects to the eyes or skin.
Endocrine Disruptor Information: Does not contain known or suspected edocrine disruptors.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity: Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or that are not
degradable in waste water treatment plants.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
If medical waste is involved, such as blood, blood products and/or sharps (needle/syringes, glass, etc.),
the waste must be handled as a biohazard and disposed of accordingly. If not a biohazard, waste
OMNIPAQUETM is considered non-hazardous. Consult local, state and federal regulations for proper
disposal.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT: Not regulated IATA: Not regulated
TDG: Not regulated IMDG/IMO: Not regulated
MEX: Not regulated RID: Not regulated
ICAO: Not regulated ADR: Not regulated
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
OSHA Hazard Communication: This product is not considered hazardous under the OSHA Hazard
Communcation Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) guidelines.
CERCLA Reportable Quantites: Not regulated
SARA Title III: Not regulated
CWA: Not regulated
RCRA hazrdous Waste Status: Non-hazardous (See Section 12 for details)
California Proposition 65: Not regulated
Mexico: Minimum risk, Grade = 0
Canada: WHMIS Hazard Class = Non-controlled
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Issue Date: 31-Aug-07
Revision Date: 31-Aug-07
Disclaimer:
This information is furnished without warranty, representation, or license of any kind, except that it is accurate to the best of
GE Healthcare's knowledge or obtained from sources believed to be accurate. GE Healthcare does not assume any legal
responsibility for use or reliance upon same. Customers are encouraged to conduct their own evaluation. Before using any
product, read the product insert and label. OMNIPAQUE is a trademark of GE Healthcare. GE and GE Monogram are
trademarks of the General Electric Company.
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