Chemical Substance - Sodium phosphate, dibasic

NHPID name:
Sodium phosphate, dibasic

Reference:
MI

Proper name(s):

Common name(s):

Category:
Approved Chemical Name
Structure:
Image of molecular structure representing Sodium phosphate, dibasic


Schedule 1:
Mineral

Sub-ingredient(s):
Phosphorus

CAS registry number:
7558-79-4




Toxicity restriction

Detail:
Maximum Tolerable Intake: up to 70 mg/kg body weight daily for phosphorus from all sources, expressed as P. (JECFA 1985).

Reference:
JECFA


Roles

Medicinal

Rationale:

This ingredient is pending a decision on its addition to the Prescription Drug List which would impact the acceptability of an NHP containing phosphate sodium salts equivalent to 20 grams or more of sodium phosphate per oral dose in a 24 hour period and/or products for a purgative indication.

Reference:  NNHPD

Non-medicinal

Purposes:
Buffering Agent , Emulsifying Agent , PH Adjuster , Sequestering Agent , Stabilizing Agent
Restrictions:

General

Reference:
UNAVA