Nutra Tab (TCP with Guar Gum) Safety Data Sheet according to Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Rules and Regulations

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1 SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking 1.1. Product identifier Product form : Mixture 1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against Use of the substance/mixture : Food item 1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet Innophos, Inc. 259 Prospect Plains Road Cranbury, USA T Emergency telephone number Chemtrec: within USA and Canada: Chemtrec: outside the US and Canada (collect calls accepted): Innophos Emergency Communication Team (ECT): SECTION 2: Hazards identification 2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture GHS-US classification 2.2. Label elements GHS-US labelling No labelling applicable 2.3. Other hazards Other hazards not contributing to the classification 2.4. Unknown acute toxicity (GHS-US) No data available : May be slightly irritating to skin and eyes. Dust from this product may cause minor eye irritation. Dust from this product may cause irritation to the respiratory tract. SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients 3.1. Substances Not applicable Full text of H-phrases: see section Mixture Name Product identifier % GHS-US classification Tricalcium phosphate (CAS No) Guar gum (CAS No) SECTION 4: First aid measures 4.1. Description of first aid measures First-aid measures after inhalation First-aid measures after skin contact First-aid measures after eye contact First-aid measures after ingestion : Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. : Wash with plenty of soap and water. Call a physician if irritation develops and persists. : Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Obtain medical attention if pain, blinking or redness persist. : If swallowed, rinse mouth with water (only if the person is conscious). Get medical advice if necessary Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed Symptoms/injuries : Not expected to present a significant hazard under anticipated conditions of normal use Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed 02/20/2014 EN (English) Page 1

2 SECTION 5: Firefighting measures 5.1. Extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing media : Carbon dioxide. Foam. Dry powder. Water spray. Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture Fire hazard : This material may ignite and burn. Reactivity : Not normally reactive Advice for firefighters Firefighting instructions Protection during firefighting : Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Exercise caution when fighting any chemical fire. Fight fire with normal precautions from a reasonable distance. : Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection. SECTION 6: Accidental release measures 6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures General measures : Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak For non-emergency personnel Protective equipment Emergency procedures For emergency responders Protective equipment Emergency procedures : Wear suitable protective clothing. : Evacuate unnecessary personnel. Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment. For further information refer to section 8: "Exposure controls/personal protection". : Equip cleanup crew with proper protection. Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment. : Ventilate area Environmental precautions Prevent entry to sewers and public waters. Avoid generating dust Methods and material for containment and cleaning up For containment : Carefully shovel or sweep up spilled material and place in suitable container. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. Methods for cleaning up : Clean up immediately by sweeping or vacuum. Minimize generation of dust. This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way, and as per local legislation Reference to other sections See Heading 8. Exposure controls and personal protection. SECTION 7: Handling and storage 7.1. Precautions for safe handling Precautions for safe handling : Provide adequate ventilation. Use personal protective equipment as required. Avoid and control operations which create high vapor or dust concentrations. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Technical measures : Electromechanical systems have to be conform with national electric code. Proper grounding procedures to avoid static electricity should be followed. Storage conditions : Store in dry, cool, well-ventilated area. Keep container closed when not in use. Store in original container. Store at ambient temperature. Incompatible products : None known. Incompatible materials : None known Specific end use(s) 02/20/2014 EN (English) 2/6

3 SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection 8.1. Control parameters Tricalcium Phosphate USA ACGIH ACGIH TWA (mg/m³) 10 mg/m³ Inhalable particles 3 mg/m 3 Respirable particles USA ACGIH Remark (ACGIH) Particulates not otherwise classified USA OSHA OSHA PEL (TWA) (mg/m³) 15 mg/m³ Total dust 5 mg/m 3 (Respirable fraction) USA OSHA Remark (US OSHA) Particulates not otherwise classified 8.2. Exposure controls Appropriate engineering controls Personal protective equipment Hand protection Eye protection Skin and body protection Respiratory protection : Provide adequate ventilation. : Avoid all unnecessary exposure. : Wear protective gloves. : Chemical goggles or safety glasses. : Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. : In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. : Do not eat, drink or smoke during use. SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties 9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties Physical state : Solid Appearance : White to off-white powder. Colour : White to off-white. Odour : odorless. Odour threshold ph ph solution : % Slurry Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) Melting point Freezing point Boiling point Flash point Self ignition temperature Decomposition temperature Flammability (solid, gas) Vapour pressure Relative vapour density at 20 C Relative density : Solubility Log Pow Log Kow Viscosity, kinematic : Not applicable Viscosity, dynamic : Not applicable Explosive properties Oxidising properties Explosive limits Explosibility Screening Not explosible 9.2. VOC content : 0 % 02/20/2014 EN (English) 3/6

4 SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity Reactivity Not normally reactive Chemical stability Stable at ambient temperature and under normal conditions of use Possibility of hazardous reactions Will not occur Conditions to avoid None known Incompatible materials None known Hazardous decomposition products None known. SECTION 11: Toxicological information Information on toxicological effects LD50 oral rat LD50 dermal rat Guar Gum ( ) LD50 oral rat LD50 oral mouse Repeated Dose Toxicity: subchronic diet administration to rats Carcinogenicity: chronic diet administration to mice and rats > 5000 mg/kg > 2000 mg/kg 9.4 g/kg 8.1 g/kg Reduced body weight at > 5% in diet No increase in tumor incidence was reported Genotoxicity (in vitro) No genetic changes were observed in laboratory test using bacteria Positive responses for genetic changes were observed in tests using yeast and mammalian cells Developmental Toxicity: oral exposure to rats, No birth defects were observed mice and hamsters during pregnancy Human Experience: oral exposure Gastrointestinal discomfort Tricalcium phosphate ( ) Tricalcium phosphate is considered to have low acute, repeated dose toxicity, lack of development and reproductive toxicity, lack of genotoxicity/mutagenicty and not be carcinogenic based on analogy of similar inorganic phosphate salts. LD50 oral rat > mg/kg LD50 dermal rabbit > 2000 mg/kg Eye Irritation rabbit Non-irritating : Acute toxicity Skin corrosion/irritation Serious eye damage/irritation : Respiratory or skin sensitisation : Germ cell mutagenicity : (Lack of data. Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met) Carcinogenicity : Reproductive toxicity : 02/20/2014 EN (English) 4/6

5 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Aspiration hazard Potential Adverse human health effects and symptoms : : : : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met. SECTION 12: Ecological information Toxicity Persistence and degradability Persistence and degradability Not established Bioaccumulative potential Bioaccumulative potential Not established Mobility in soil Other adverse effects : Avoid release to the environment. SECTION 13: Disposal considerations Waste treatment methods Waste disposal recommendations : Dispose in a safe manner in accordance with local/national regulations. Ecology - waste materials : Avoid release to the environment. SECTION 14: Transport information In accordance with DOT Not a DOT controlled material Additional information : No supplementary information available. Transport by sea (IMDG) Not an IMDG controlled material Air transport (IATA) Not an IATA controlled material SECTION 15: Regulatory information US Federal regulations All components of this product are listed or excluded from listing, on the United States Environmental Protection Agency Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory International regulations CANADA Tricalcium Phosphate ( ) Listed on the Canadian DSL (Domestic Sustances List) inventory. Guar Gum ( ) Listed on the Canadian DSL (Domestic Sustances List) inventory. 02/20/2014 EN (English) 5/6

6 EU-Regulations Tricalcium Phosphate ( ) Listed on the EEC inventory EINECS (European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances)- EEC Directive 79/831, sixth Amendment of the directive 67/548 (dangerous substances). Guar Gum ( ) Listed on the EEC inventory EINECS (European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances)- EEC Directive 79/831, sixth Amendment of the directive 67/548 (dangerous substances). Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC National regulations Tricalcium Phosphate ( ) Listed on the China Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (IECSC) Listed on the New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC) Listed on the Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS) Guar Gum ( ) Listed on the China Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (IECSC) Listed on the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS) Listed on the New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC) Listed on the Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS) US State regulations SECTION 16: : None. SDS US (GHS HazCom 2012) This information is based on our current knowledge and is intended to describe the product for the purposes of health, safety and environmental requirements only. It should not therefore be construed as guaranteeing any specific property of the product 02/20/2014 EN (English) 6/6