SDS Number 130975 Approved/Revised 04-Aug-2008 Version 2
FIBERCHOICE TABLETS, MULTI-VITAMIN SUGAR-FREE
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SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE
COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
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Material FIBERCHOICE TABLETS, MULTI-VITAMIN SUGAR-FREE
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FIBERCHOICE CHEWABLE FIBER MULTI-VITAMIN TABLETS * FIBERCHOICE
Synonym(s)
MULTIVITAMIN TABLETS, CHERRY FLAVORED, SUGAR-FREE * INULIN AND
MULTIVITAMIN, FORMULATED PRODUCT
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GlaxoSmithKline, Corporate Environment, Health & Safety
Company Name
980 Great West Road
Brentford, Middlesex TW8 9GS UK
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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
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GlaxoSmithKline, Corporate Environment, Health & Safety
One Franklin Plaza, 200 N 16th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1225 US
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US General Information: +1-888-825-5249
Transport Emergency (non EU) +1-703-527-3887
US number, available 24 hours
Multi-language response
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
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Expected to be non-combustible.
Fire and Explosion
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Handling this product in its final form presents minimal risk from occupational exposure.
Health
Health effects information is based on hazards of components.
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No information is available about the potential of this product to produce adverse
Environment
environmental effects.
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* 3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
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Ingredients CAS # Percent EC-No.
CALCIUM CARBONATE 471-34-1 3.27
CHOLECALCIFEROL 67-97-0 0.02 200-673-2
CYANOCOBALAMIN 68-19-9 0.01
D-ALPHA-TOCOPHEROL 59-02-9 1.13
D-PANTOTHENIC ACID, CALCIUM SALT 137-08-6 0.09
FOLIC ACID 59-30-3 0.06
INULIN 9005-80-5 50.33
L-ASCORBIC ACID 50-81-7 0.95
NICOTINAMIDE 98-92-0 0.16
NON-HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS Unassigned 0.01
PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE 58-56-0 0.04 200-386-2
RETINOL PALMITATE 79-81-2 0.19
RIBOFLAVIN-5-PHOSPHATE 130-40-5 0.04
THIAMINE MONONITRATE 532-43-4 0.03 208-537-4
ZINC OXIDE 1314-13-2 0.24 215-222-5
Other components below reportable levels 43.43
4. FIRST-AID MEASURES
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Never attempt to induce vomiting. Do not attempt to give any solid or liquid by mouth if the
Ingestion
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.
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Physical form suggests that risk of inhalation exposure is negligible.
Inhalation
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Using appropriate personal protective equipment, remove contaminated clothing and flush
Skin Contact
exposed area with large amounts of water. Obtain medical attention if skin reaction occurs,
which may be immediate or delayed.
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Wash immediately with clean and gently flowing water. Continue for at least 15 minutes.
Eye Contact
Obtain medical attention.
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NOTES TO HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
None.
Medical Treatment
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None for occupational exposure.
Medical Conditions
Caused or Aggravated by
Exposure
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No specific antidotes are recommended.
Antidotes
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5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
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Not expected for the product, although the packaging is combustible.
Fire and Explosion Hazards
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Water is recommended for fires involving packaging.
Extinguishing Media
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For single units (packages): No special requirements needed.
Special Firefighting
For larger amounts (multiple packages/pallets) of product: Since toxic, corrosive or
Procedures
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.
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Toxic or corrosive thermal decomposition products are expected when this material is
Hazardous Combustion
exposed to fire.
Products
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
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Wear protective clothing and equipment consistent with the degree of hazard.
Personal Precautions
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For large spills, take precautions to prevent entry into waterways, sewers, or surface drainage
Environmental Precautions
systems.
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Collect and place it in a suitable, properly labelled container for recovery or disposal.
Clean-up Methods
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No specific decontamination or detoxification procedures have been identified for this
Decontamination Procedures
product.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
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HANDLING
Avoid breaking or crushing tablets.
General Requirements
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No storage requirements necessary for occupational hazards. Follow product information
STORAGE
storage instructions to maintain efficacy.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
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CYANOCOBALAMIN
INGREDIENT
1
GSK Occupational Hazard
Category
GSK Occupational 5 mg/m3 (8 HR TWA)
Exposure Limit
PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE
INGREDIENT
2
GSK Occupational Hazard
Category
GSK Occupational 400 mcg/m3 (8 HR TWA)
Exposure Limit
NICOTINAMIDE
INGREDIENT
1
GSK Occupational Hazard
Category
GSK Occupational 1000 MCG/M3 (8 HR TWA)
Exposure Limit
THIAMINE MONONITRATE
INGREDIENT
1
GSK Occupational Hazard
Category
ZINC OXIDE
INGREDIENT
3 PROVISIONAL
GSK Occupational Hazard
Category
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
RETINOL PALMITATE
INGREDIENT
2
GSK Occupational Hazard
Category
GSK Occupational 500 mcg/m3 (8 HR TWA)
Exposure Limit
D-PANTOTHENIC ACID, CALCIUM SALT
INGREDIENT
1
GSK Occupational Hazard
Category
GSK Occupational 5000 mcg/m3 (8 HR TWA)
Exposure Limit
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None required for normal handling. Wash hands and arms thoroughly after handling.
Other Equipment or
Procedures
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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Appearance
Chewable tablet.
Physical Form
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
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This product is expected to be stable.
Stability
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None for normal handling of this product.
Conditions to Avoid
11. TOXICOLOGY INFORMATION
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Routes of Exposure
Not expected to be toxic following ingestion.
Oral Toxicity
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Inhalation toxicity is not expected.
Inhalation Toxicity
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Irritation is not expected following direct contact.
Skin Effects
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Irritation is not expected following direct contact with eyes.
Eye Effects
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Sensitisation (allergic skin reaction) is not expected.
Sensitisation
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Not expected to be genotoxic under occupational exposure conditions.
Genetic Toxicity
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Not expected to produce cancer in humans under occupational exposure conditions. No
Carcinogenicity
components are listed as carcinogens by GSK, IARC, NTP or US OSHA.
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Not expected to produce adverse effects on fertility or development under occupational
Reproductive Effects
exposure conditions.
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None known for occupational exposure.
Other Adverse Effects
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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No information is available about the potential of this product to produce adverse
Summary
environmental effects. Local regulations and procedures should be consulted prior to
environmental release.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
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Collect for recycling or recovery if possible. The disposal method for rejected
Disposal Recommendations
products/returned goods must ensure that they cannot be re-sold or re-used.
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Observe all local and national regulations when disposing of this material.
Regulatory Requirements
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
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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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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
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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.
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EU Classification and Labelling
Exempt from requirements of EU Dangerous Preparations directive - product regulated as a medicinal product,
cosmetic product or medical device.
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US OSHA Standard (29 CFR Part 1910.1200)
Exempt when packaged for sale to consumers in a retail establishment.
Classification
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Other US Regulations
Exempt
TSCA Status
16. OTHER INFORMATION
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GSK Hazard Determination
References
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SDS Version Number
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SDS Sections Updated
Sections Subsections
COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
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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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