SDS Number 130975 Approved/Revised 20-Feb-2007 Version 1
FIBERCHOICE TABLETS, MULTI-VITAMIN SUGAR-FREE
Material
SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE
COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Material FIBERCHOICE TABLETS, MULTI-VITAMIN SUGAR-FREE
FIBERCHOICE CHEWABLE FIBER MULTI-VITAMIN TABLETS *
Synonyms
FIBERCHOICE MULTIVITAMIN TABLETS, CHERRY FLAVORED,
SUGAR-FREE * INULIN AND MULTIVITAMIN, FORMULATED PRODUCT
GlaxoSmithKline, Corporate Environment, Health & Safety
Company Name
980 Great West Road
Brentford, Middlesex TW8 9GS UK
UK General Information: +44-20-8047-5000
Transport Emergency (EU) +44-1865-407333
Medical Emergency +1-612-221-3999, Ext 221
Information and Advice: US number, available 24 hours
Multi-language response
GlaxoSmithKline, Corporate Environment, Health & Safety
One Franklin Plaza, 200 N 16th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1225 US
US General Information: +1-888-825-5249
Transport Emergency (non EU) +1-703-527-3887
US number, available 24 hours
Multi-language response
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Percentage
Ingredients CAS RN
INULIN 50.33
9005-80-5
CALCIUM CARBONATE 3.27
471-34-1
RETINOL PALMITATE 0.19
79-81-2
L-ASCORBIC ACID 0.95
50-81-7
CHOLECALCIFEROL 0.02
67-97-0
D-ALPHA-TOCOPHEROL 1.13
59-02-9
THIAMINE MONONITRATE 0.03
532-43-4
RIBOFLAVIN-5-PHOSPHATE 0.04
130-40-5
NICOTINAMIDE 0.16
98-92-0
PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE 0.04
58-56-0
FOLIC ACID 0.06
59-30-3
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Material
Percentage
Ingredients CAS RN
CYANOCOBALAMIN 0.01
68-19-9
D-PANTOTHENIC ACID, CALCIUM SALT 0.09
137-08-6
ZINC OXIDE 0.24
1314-13-2
NON-HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS 43.44
Unassigned
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Expected to be non-combustible.
Fire and Explosion
Health Handling this product in its final form presents minimal risk from
occupational exposure.
Health effects information is based on hazards of components.
Environment No information is available about the potential of this product to produce
adverse environmental effects.
4. FIRST-AID MEASURES
Ingestion Never attempt to induce vomiting. Do not attempt to give any solid or liquid
by mouth if the exposed subject is unconscious or semi-conscious. Wash
out the mouth with water. If the exposed subject is fully conscious, give
plenty of water to drink. Obtain medical attention.
Inhalation Physical form suggests that risk of inhalation exposure is negligible.
Skin Contact Using appropriate personal protective equipment, remove contaminated
clothing and flush exposed area with large amounts of water. Obtain
medical attention if skin reaction occurs, which may be immediate or
delayed.
Eye Contact Wash immediately with clean and gently flowing water. Continue for at least
15 minutes. Obtain medical attention.
NOTES TO HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Medical Treatment None.
Medical Conditions None for occupational exposure.
Caused or Aggravated
by Exposure
Antidotes No specific antidotes are recommended.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Fire and Explosion Not expected for the product, although the packaging is combustible.
Hazards
Extinguishing Media Water is recommended for fires involving packaging.
Special Firefighting For single units (packages): No special requirements needed.
For larger amounts (multiple packages/pallets) of product: Since toxic,
Procedures
corrosive or flammable vapours might be evolved from fires involving this
product and associated packaging, self contained breathing apparatus and
full protective equipment are recommended for firefighters.
If possible, contain and collect firefighting water for later disposal.
Hazardous Combustion Toxic or corrosive thermal decomposition products are expected when this
material is exposed to fire.
Products
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions Wear protective clothing and equipment consistent with the degree of
hazard.
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FIBERCHOICE TABLETS, MULTI-VITAMIN SUGAR-FREE
Material
Environmental Precautions For large spills, take precautions to prevent entry into waterways, sewers, or
surface drainage systems.
Clean-up Methods Collect and place it in a suitable, properly labelled container for recovery or
disposal.
Decontamination No specific decontamination or detoxification procedures have been
identified for this product.
Procedures
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING
General Requirements Avoid breaking or crushing tablets.
STORAGE No storage requirements necessary for occupational hazards. Follow
product information storage instructions to maintain efficacy.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
RETINOL PALMITATE
INGREDIENT
2
GSK Occupational
Hazard Category
GSK Occupational 500 mcg/m3 (8 HR TWA)
Exposure Limit
L-ASCORBIC ACID
INGREDIENT
1
GSK Occupational
Hazard Category
GSK Occupational 5000 mcg/m3 (8 HR TWA)
Exposure Limit
CHOLECALCIFEROL
INGREDIENT
5
GSK Occupational
Hazard Category
GSK Occupational 0.2 mcg/m3 (8 HR TWA)
Exposure Limit
THIAMINE MONONITRATE
INGREDIENT
3
GSK Occupational
Hazard Category
NICOTINAMIDE
INGREDIENT
1
GSK Occupational
Hazard Category
GSK Occupational 1000 MCG/M3 (8 HR TWA)
Exposure Limit
PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE
INGREDIENT
2
GSK Occupational
Hazard Category
GSK Occupational 400 mcg/m3 (8 HR TWA)
Exposure Limit
CYANOCOBALAMIN
INGREDIENT
1
GSK Occupational
Hazard Category
GSK Occupational 5 mg/m3 (8 HR TWA)
Exposure Limit
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Material
D-PANTOTHENIC ACID, CALCIUM SALT
INGREDIENT
1
GSK Occupational
Hazard Category
GSK Occupational 5000 mcg/m3 (8 HR TWA)
Exposure Limit
ZINC OXIDE
INGREDIENT
3 PROVISIONAL
GSK Occupational
Hazard Category
Other Equipment or None required for normal handling. Wash hands and arms thoroughly after
handling.
Procedures
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance
Chewable tablet.
Physical Form
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability This product is expected to be stable.
Conditions to Avoid None for normal handling of this product.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Oral Toxicity Not expected to be toxic following ingestion.
Inhalation Toxicity Inhalation toxicity is not expected.
Skin Effects Irritation is not expected following direct contact.
Eye Effects Irritation is not expected following direct contact with eyes.
Sensitisation Sensitisation (allergic skin reaction) is not expected.
Genetic Toxicity Not expected to be genotoxic under occupational exposure conditions.
Carcinogenicity Not expected to produce cancer in humans under occupational exposure
conditions. No components are listed as carcinogens by GSK, IARC, NTP
or US OSHA.
Reproductive Effects Not expected to produce adverse effects on fertility or development under
occupational exposure conditions.
Other Adverse Effects None known for occupational exposure.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Summary No information is available about the potential of this product to produce
adverse environmental effects. Local regulations and procedures should be
consulted prior to environmental release.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal Collect for recycling or recovery if possible. The disposal method for
rejected products/returned goods must ensure that they cannot be re-sold or
Recommendations
re-used.
Regulatory Requirements Observe all local and national regulations when disposing of this material.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
The SDS should accompany all shipments for reference in the event of spillage or accidental release. Only
authorised persons trained and competent in accordance with appropriate national and international
regulatory requirements may prepare dangerous goods for transport.
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SDS Number 130975 Approved/Revised 20-Feb-2007 Version 1
FIBERCHOICE TABLETS, MULTI-VITAMIN SUGAR-FREE
Material
UN Classification and Labelling
Transportation and shipping of this product is not restricted. It has no known,
Transport Information
significant hazards requiring special packaging or labelling for air, maritime, US
or European ground transport purposes.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
The information included below is an overview of the major regulatory requirements. It should not be
considered to be an exhaustive summary. Local regulations should be consulted for additional requirements.
EU Classification and Labelling
Exempt from requirements of EU Dangerous Preparations directive - product regulated as a medicinal
product, cosmetic product or medical device.
US OSHA Standard (29 CFR Part 1910.1200)
Classification Exempt when packaged for sale to consumers in a retail establishment.
Other US Regulations
TSCA Status Exempt
16. OTHER INFORMATION
References GSK Hazard Determination
Date Approved/Revised 20-Feb-2007 SDS Version Number 1
SDS Sections Updated
Sections Subsections
COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION AND
OF COMPANY
The information and recommendations in this safety data sheet are, to the best of our knowledge, accurate
as of the date of issue. Nothing herein shall be deemed to create any warranty, express or implied. It is the
responsibility of the user to determine the applicability of this information and the suitability of the material
or product for any particular purpose.
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