Effective Decon of Radioiodine from Surfaces

[Lisa Coronado <lcoronado@genetics.com>]

RADSAFERS:

Previously at NIH, and currently at Genetics Institutes, we use "I-BIND"
solution for decontaminating radioiodine from surfaces.  This has worked
extremely well.  This cleaning agent is a highly soluble, slightly acidic
polymer with special affinity for iodine (due to the fact the I-125 is a
negatively charged molecule).  Thus, we have not experienced any
issues with regard to volatility.

Lisa Coronado
Deputy RSO
Genetics Institutes, Inc.
Cambridge, MA
lcoronado@genetics.com