Chemical Substance - Aluminum hydroxide

NHPID name:
Aluminum hydroxide

Reference:
USP_31

Proper name(s):
Aluminum hydroxide

Common name(s):

Category:
Approved Chemical Name
Monograph(s):
Medicated Skin Care Products

Schedule 1:
Mineral

Sub-ingredient(s):
Aluminum

CAS registry number:
21645-51-2




Roles

Medicinal

Rationale:

Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 7 (a mineral) of the Natural Health Products Regulations.

Reference:  NNHPD

Non-medicinal

Purposes:
Abrasive , Absorbent , Base , Binder , Bulking Agent , Colour Additive , Emollient , Opacifying Agent , Skin Protectant , Thickening Agent
Restrictions:

General

Reference:
UNAVA