IRON DEXTRAN

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Dark reddish-brown liquid. Colloidal suspension of an iron-dextran complex in water. pH 5.2-6.5.

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No rapid reaction with air. No rapid reaction with water.

This chemical is combustible. (NTP, 1992)

SYMPTOMS: The symptoms associated with exposure to this compound are headaches, vomiting, and dizziness. (NTP, 1992)

IRON DEXTRAN is unstable at a pH of 5 and decomposes at 149-158°F. It may be sensitive to prolonged exposure to air. (NTP, 1992)

• Non-Redox-Active Inorganic Compounds
• Acetals, Ketals, Hemiacetals, and Hemiketals
• Water and Aqueous Solutions

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Fires involving this material can be controlled with a dry chemical, carbon dioxide or Halon extinguisher. (NTP, 1992)

SMALL SPILLS AND LEAKAGE: If you spill this chemical, FIRST REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. Then, use absorbent paper to pick up all liquid spill material. Seal the absorbent paper, as well as any of your clothing which may be contaminated, in a vapor-tight plastic bag for eventual disposal. Wash any surfaces you may have contaminated with a soap and water solution. Do not reenter the contaminated area until the Safety Officer (or other responsible person) has verified that the area has been properly cleaned.

STORAGE PRECAUTIONS: You should keep this material in a tightly closed container under an inert atmosphere, and store it at refrigerated temperatures. STORE AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION. (NTP, 1992)

RECOMMENDED RESPIRATOR: Where the neat test chemical is weighed and diluted, wear a NIOSH-approved half face respirator equipped with an organic vapor/acid gas cartridge (specific for organic vapors, HCl, acid gas and SO2) with a dust/mist filter. (NTP, 1992)

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EYES: First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop.

SKIN: IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing. Gently wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water. If symptoms such as redness or irritation develop, IMMEDIATELY call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital for treatment.

INHALATION: IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air. IMMEDIATELY call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop. Provide proper respiratory protection to rescuers entering an unknown atmosphere. Whenever possible, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) should be used; if not available, use a level of protection greater than or equal to that advised under Protective Clothing.

INGESTION: Some heavy metals are VERY TOXIC POISONS, especially if their salts are very soluble in water (e.g., lead, chromium, mercury, bismuth, osmium, and arsenic). IMMEDIATELY call a hospital or poison control center and locate activated charcoal, egg whites, or milk in case the medical advisor recommends administering one of them. Also locate Ipecac syrup or a glass of salt water in case the medical advisor recommends inducing vomiting. Usually, this is NOT RECOMMENDED outside of a physician's care. If advice from a physician is not readily available and the victim is conscious and not convulsing, give the victim a glass of activated charcoal slurry in water or, if this is not available, a glass of milk, or beaten egg whites and IMMEDIATELY transport victim to a hospital. If the victim is convulsing or unconscious, do not give anything by mouth, assure that the victim's airway is open and lay the victim on his/her side with the head lower than the body. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim to a hospital.

OTHER: Since this chemical is a known or suspected carcinogen you should contact a physician for advice regarding the possible long term health effects and potential recommendation for medical monitoring. Recommendations from the physician will depend upon the specific compound, its chemical, physical and toxicity properties, the exposure level, length of exposure, and the route of exposure. (NTP, 1992)

• A 100
• A 100 (PHARMACEUTICAL)
• B 75
• B 75 (PHARMACEUTICAL)
• CHINOFER
• DEXFER
• DEXFERRUM
• DEXTRAN IRON COMPLEX
• DEXTRAN MAGNETITE
• DEXTRAN-IRON OXIDE
• DEXTROFER 100
• DEXTROFER 75
• ENDOREM
• FE-DEXTRAN
• FERDEX 100
• FERRIC DEXTRAN
• FERRIDEXTRAN
• FERRODEXTRAN
• FERROGLUCIN
• FERROGLUCIN 75
• FERROGLUKIN
• FERROGLUKIN 75
• IMFERON
• IMPOSIL
• IRO-JEX
• IRON DEXTRAN
• IRON DEXTRAN INJECTION
• IRON-DEXTRAN COMPLEX
• IRONORM INJECTION
• MYOFER 100
• NONEMIC
• POLYFER
• PROFEREDEX
• PROLONGAL
• SHU 555
• URSOFERRAN