Chemical Substance - Calcium carbonate

NHPID name:
Calcium carbonate

Reference:
BP

Proper name(s):
Carbonic acid calcium salt (1:1)

Common name(s):
Calcium carbonate

Category:
Approved Chemical Name
Structure:
Image of molecular structure representing Calcium carbonate


Schedule 1:
Mineral

Sub-ingredient(s):
Calcium

CAS registry number:
471-34-1


Source material:



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 , Anticaking Agent , Binder , Buffering Agent , Bulking Agent , Colour Additive , Diluent , Dissolution Enhancing Agent , Emulsifying Agent , Gelling Agent , Opacifying Agent , Oral Care Agent , PH Adjuster , Stabilizing Agent , Thickening Agent