MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET



                                               ORA-SWEET SF





 PADDOCK LABORATORIES, INC.                             EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE:

 3940 QUEBEC AVENUE NORTH                               CHEMTREC       800-424-9300

 MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55427                                          202-483-7616

 PHONE: (763)-546-4676                                  PADDOCK TECH. ASST. 800-328-5113



DATE PREPARED: 01-31-92                  BY: Patrick L. Johnson







           SECTION 1 - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION AND HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS



PRODUCT NAME: Ora-Sweet SF



SYNONYMS: Sugar-Free and Alcohol-Free Oral Syrup Vehicle



MOLECULAR FORMULA: Mixture                             MOLECULAR WEIGHT: N/A



CHEMICAL NAME: N/A                                     CHEMICAL FAMILY: N/A



INGREDIENT                   %        OSHA PEL           ACGIH TLV



Sorbitol               10          N/A           N/A

Glycerin                          9        N/A          N/A

Sodium saccharin                 0.1       N/A          N/A



All other ingredients are considered as generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for oral consumption.







                    SECTION 2 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS



BOILING POINT:         N/A                             VAPOR PRESSURE:            N/A



MELTING POINT:         N/A                             VAPOR DENSITY:            N/A



SPECIFIC GRAVITY:              1.06                   EVAPORATION RATE:             Nil

(WATER = 1)                                      (BUTYL ACETATE = 1)



WATER SOLUBILITY:              Freely miscible         WATER REACTIVE:            No



APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Clear, light pink, syrupy liquid with a sweet fruity odor and taste.

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                                SECTION 3 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA



FLASH POINT (METHOD):             N/A        AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: N/A



FLAMMABLE LIMITS: LOWER: N/A                     UPPER: N/A



EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, or foam.



SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Fire fighters should wear protective gear as required by surrounding

fire conditions.



UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None known.







                                SECTION 4 - REACTIVITY HAZARD DATA



STABILITY: Stable ( X ) Unstable ( )



INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID): None reported.



HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: None known.



HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: May Occur ( ) Will Not Occur ( X )







                                   SECTION 5 - HEALTH HAZARD DATA



TOXICITY: No specific toxicity data available for this product, however, all ingredients are considered generally

recognized as safe (GRAS) for oral consumption.



CARCINOGEN LISTED BY: NTP                  Yes ( )   No ( X )

                      IARC                 Yes ( )   No ( X )

                      OSHA                 Yes ( )   No ( X )

                      Other                Yes ( )   No ( X )



ROUTES OF ENTRY: Ingestion.



SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE:



       INHALATION: No adverse effects expected.



       EYE CONTACT: May cause irritation.



       SKIN CONTACT: May cause irritation.

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       INGESTION: May cause irritation of the gastrointestinal tract.



CHRONIC EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: Possible diarrhea and associated fluid and electrolyte imbalances in

sensitive individuals.



MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY OVEREXPOSURE: Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients

listed.



OTHER PRECAUTIONS TO CONSIDER: Due to presence of sorbitol this product may produce a diarrhetic effect

and associated fluid and electrolyte imbalances in pediatric, geriatric or other sensitive individuals.



EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES:



       INHALATION: No adverse effects expected.



       EYE CONTACT: Flush with water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists or develops seek medical

       attention.



       SKIN CONTACT: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. If irritation persists or develops seek medical

       attention.



       INGESTION: No adverse effects expected, however, if any are noted seek medical attention or contact a

       poison control center immediately.







                       SECTION 6 - CONTROL AND PROTECTIVE MEASURES



RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: No special respiratory protection required.



PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Rubber.



EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses or goggles. Avoid wearing contact lenses when working with this or any chemical

due to the possibility of increased severity of eye damage.



VENTILATION: No special venting required.



OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Appropriate laboratory apparel.







                       SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS



HANDLING PRECAUTIONS: Wash thoroughly after handling.

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STORAGE PRECAUTIONS: Store in a tight container at controlled room temperature, 15 -30 C (59o -86o F).

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Exposure to cold temperatures may cause precipitation.

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                             SECTION 8 - SPILL AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES



STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE OF SPILL OR DISCHARGE: Mop up any spillage with an absorbent material.



WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: No special waste disposal methods required.







                                            SECTION 9 - DISCLAIMER



The information contained in this Material Safety Data Sheet has been compiled from reliable sources and is believed to

be correct as of the date issued. It is the responsibility of the user to determine the appropriateness and applicability to

their situation. Paddock Laboratories, Inc. disclaims any expressed or implied warranty as to the accuracy of the above

information and shall not be held liable for any direct, incidental, or consequential damages from use or reliance on the

above information.





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DEFINITIONS OF ABBREVIATIONS USED:



 ACGIH:         American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists

 CAS:           Chemical Abstract Service

 IARC:          Internal Agency for Research on Cancer

 IDLH:          Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health level

 LC50 :         Median Lethal Concentration

 LD50 :         Median Lethal Dose

 MSHA:          Mine Safety and Health Administration

 N/A:           Not available

 NIOSH:         National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

 NTP:           National Toxicology Program

 OSHA:          Occupational Safety and Health Administration

 PEL:           Permissible Exposure Limit

 STEL:          Short Term Exposure Limit

 TLV:           Threshold Limit Value

 TWA:           Time Weighted Average