MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
This form complies with OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.
IDENTITY (As Used on Label and List): ARTHRI-NU

SECTION I - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
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MANUFACTURER NAME AND ADDRESS:   TELEPHONE #S: DATES:
Distributed by: Emergency: (602)285-1660 Date Entered: 02/18/1997
Veterinary Products Laboratories     Last Revision: 12/08/1997
P.O. Box 34820 Information: (602)285-1660 MSDS Printed: 09/14/2000
Phoenix, AZ. 85067-4820    
SYNONYMS:

CHEMICAL FAMILY:
HAZARD LABEL:
MOLECULAR FORMULA: , MOLECULAR WEIGHT: NE or NA

SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS/IDENTITY INFORMATION
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HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS (SPECIFIC CHEMICAL IDENTITY/COMMON NAME)   CAS # OSHA PEL   ACGIH TLV   OTHER LIMITS   PERCENTAGE
NON HAZARDOUS NA            100.0

SECTION III - PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
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BOILING POINT: SPECIFIC GRAVITY (WATER = 1): N/A MELTING POINT: VAPOR PRESSURE (MM HG): . . . N/A VAPOR DENSITY (AIR=1):. . . . N/A PHYSICAL STATES: [ ] Gas EVAPORATION RATE: . . . . . . N/A [ ] Liquid (Butyl Acetate=1) [ X ] Solid SOLUBILITY IN WATER:. . . . . < 10% PH: N/A PERCENT VOLATILE: . . . . . . APPEARANCE AND ODOR:
Characteristic liver and brewers yeast aroma


SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
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FLASH PT: METHOD USED:
EXPLOSIVE LIMITS: LEL: N/A UEL: N/A
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
WATER

SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:
NONE

UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
NONE


SECTION V - REACTIVITY DATA
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STABILITY: Unstable [ ] Stable [ X ]
CONDITIONS TO AVOID - INSTABILITY:

INCOMPATIBILITY - MATERIALS TO AVOID:

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BYPRODUCTS:
NONE

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: May occur [ ] Will not occur [ X ]
CONDITIONS TO AVOID - HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:


SECTION VI - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
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ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY: Inhalation? Yes , Skin? Yes , Eyes? No , Ingestion? Yes , Other:
HEALTH HAZARDS (ACUTE AND CHRONIC):
POSSIBLE DUST

CARCINOGENICITY: NTP? No , IARC Monographs? No , OSHA Regulated? No
CARCINOGENICITY/OTHER INFORMATION:

RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE LIMITS: LD 50/LC 50:
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE:
SNEEZING, WHEEZING, OR SKIN RASH
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE:
SOME PEOPLE WITH KNOWN ALLERGIES TO ANIMAL FEED PRODUCTS

EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water. INHALED: No specific treatment is necessary since this material is not likely to be hazardous by inhalation. If exposed to excessive levels of dusts or fumes, remove to fresh air and get medical attention if cough or other symptoms develop. INGESTED: If excessive amount of product is consumed, evacuation of the product from the animal's digestive system is recommended.

SECTION VII - PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE
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STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED:
NONE

WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:
LOCAL LANDFILL IS ACCEPTABLE

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING:
PEOPLE ALLERGIC TO ANIMAL FEED PRODUCTS MAY SNEEZE, WHEEZE, OR DEVELOP A SKIN RASH

OTHER PRECAUTIONS:
NONE


SECTION VIII- CONTROL MEASURES
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RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT (SPECIFY TYPE):
DUST MASK IF ALLERGIC

VENTILATION:
WHENEVER NECESSARY
EYE PROTECTION:
NONE
PROTECTIVE GLOVES:
NEED ONLY IF ALLERGIC TO PRODUCT TO AVOID SKIN CONTACT

OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING:
NONE

WORK/HYGIENIC/MAINTENANCE PRACTICES:
NONE


SECTION IX - ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
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This product contains only nutritional ingredients. Excessive amounts of selenium and/or Vitamin E can be toxic. For dogs, the maximum daily intake of the ingredients based on dry matter (DM) intake is as follows (from AAFCO nutrient profiles): Selenium - 2 mg per kg DM Vitamin E - 1000 IU per kg DM
Zinc - 1000 mg per kg DM Copper - 250 mg per kg DM
For cats, no maximums are noted for the ingredients except Zinc - 2000 mg per kg DM

IMPORTANT: The information and data herein are believed to be accurate and have been compiled from sources believed to be reliable. It is offered for your consideration, investigation and verification.



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P.O. Box 34820
Phoenix, AZ 85067-4820