Capsules Gelatin Empty Size#00 BLACK/RED CAPSULES 5000 by Letco Medical MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Capsugel, Inc.
535 North Emerald Road
PO Box 5000
Greenwood, SC 29646
1-864-223-2270
Emergency telephone number:
CHEMTREC (24 hours): 1-800-424-9300
Material Name: Empty Hard Gelatin Capsule
Trade Name: Not established
Chemical Family: Not determined
Intended Use: Not determined
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Appearance: Capsules
Statement of Hazard: Non-hazardous in accordance with international standards for workplace safety
Additional Hazard Information:
Short Term: None known; however, direct contact with any foreign material may cause eye irritation.
EU Indication of danger: Not classified
Australian Hazard Classification Non-Hazardous Substance. Non-Dangerous Goods.
(NOHSC):
Additional Information: For a more detailed discussion of potential health hazards and toxicity see Section 11.
Note: This document has been prepared in accordance with standards for workplace safety, which
require the inclusion of all known hazards of the product or its ingredients regardless of the
potential risk. The precautionary statements and warnings included may not apply in all cases.
Your needs may vary depending upon the potential for exposure in your workplace.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient CAS Number EU EINES/ELINCS List Classification %
Non-hazardous ingredients NOT APPLICABLE Not Listed Not Listed 100
Additional Information: Ingredient(s) indicated as hazardous have been assessed under standards for workplace safety.
This product may contain small quantities of miscellaneous coloring agents that may have daily
intake limits in some countries. Consult the formula submitted for specific product composition
information. Refer to local regulations for acceptable daily intake limits of the agents
Supplied By:
Letco Medical. 1316 Commerce Dr. NW. Decatur, AL 35601
1-800-239-5288
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact: Due to the nature of this material first aid is not normally required.
Skin Contact: Due to the nature of this material first aid is not normally required.
Ingestion: Due to the nature of this material first aid is not normally required.
Inhalation: Due to the nature of this material first aid is not normally required.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Media: Use carbon dioxide, dry chemical, or water spray.
Hazardous Combustion Products: No data available
Fire Fighting Procedures: Wear approved positive pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective turn out
gear.
Fire / Explosion Hazards: Not flammable.
Additional Information: This material is not a fire hazard under normal conditions of use.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Health and Safety Precautions: Personnel involved in clean-up should wear appropriate personal protective equipment (see
Section 8). Minimize exposure.
Measures for Cleaning / Collecting: Contain the source of spill if it is safe to do so. Collect spilled material by a method that controls
dust generation. A damp cloth or a filtered vacuum should be used to clean spills of dry solids.
Clean spill area thoroughly.
Measures for Environmental Place waste in an appropriately labeled, sealed container for disposal. Care should be taken to
Protections: avoid environmental release.
Additional Consideration for Large Non-essential personnel should be evacuated from affected area. Report emergency situations
Spills: immediately. Clean up operations should only be undertaken by trained personnel.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
General Handling: No special handling requirements for normal use of this material.
Storage Conditions: Store at 35-65% relative humidity
Storage Temperature: 15-25%
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
No Occupational Exposure Limit (OEL) or Short Term Exposure Limit (STEL) has been identified.
Engineering Controls: Good general ventilation should be sufficient to control airborne levels.
Environmental Exposure Controls: Refer to specific Member State legislation for requirements under Community environmental
legislation.
Personal Protective Equipment: Refer to applicable national standards and regulations in the selection and use of personal
protective equipment (PPE).
Hands: None required under normal and foreseeable conditions of use.
Eyes: Not required under normal conditions of use.
Skin: None required under normal and foreseeable conditions of use.
Respiratory protection: None required under normal conditions of use.
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Capsule Color: According to product
specification.
Odor: None Molecular Formula: Mixture
Molecular Weight: Mixture
Solvent Solubility: Soluble: Glycerin
Solubility: Soluble: Water, Acetic acid
Relative Density: Variable
Stability: Stable under normal conditions of use.
Conditions to Avoid: None known.
Incompatible Materials: None known.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: None known.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
General Information: When used and handled according to specification, the product does not have any harmful effects
according to our experience and the information provided to us.
Carcinogen Status: None of the components of this formulation are listed as a carcinogen by IARC, NTP or OSHA.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Environmental Overview: Not known to be hazardous to water.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal Procedures: Dispose of waste in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. Member State specific and
Community specific provisions must be considered. Considering the relevant known environmental
and human health hazards of the material, review and implement appropriate technical and
procedural waste water and waste disposal measures to prevent occupational exposure and
environmental release. It is recommended that waste minimization be practiced. The best
available technology should be utilized to prevent environmental releases. This may include
destructive techniques for waste and wastewater.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Not regulated for transport under USDOT, EUADR, IATA, or IMDG regulations.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EU Indication of danger: Not classified
OSHA Label:
Non-hazardous in accordance with international standards for workplace safety.
Canada � WHMIS: Classifications
WHMIS hazard class:
None required
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the CPR and the MSDS contains all of the information required by the
CPR.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
Reasons for Revision: New MSDS
Prepared by: Capsugel Global Risk Management
Capsugel Inc believes that the information contained in this Material Safety Data Sheet is accurate, and while it is provided in good faith, it is
without warranty of any kind, expressed or implied. If data for a hazard are not included in this document there is no known information at this
time.
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