Chemical Substance - Disodium pyrophosphate

NHPID name:

Disodium pyrophosphate

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Proper name(s):

Disodium dihydrogen pyrophosphate

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Category:

Approved Chemical Name

Structure:

Monograph(s):

Laxatives, Carbon Dioxide-Releasing

Schedule 1:

Mineral

Sub-ingredient(s):

Phosphorus

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Toxicity restriction

Detail:

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

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Rationale:

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

Reference: NNHPD

Purposes:

Buffering Agent , Emulsifying Agent , Emulsion Stabilizer , Gelling Agent , PH Adjuster , Sequestering Agent , Thickening Agent

Restrictions:

Upper limit:

70.0

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Detail:

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

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