Chemical Substance - Calcium phosphate, dibasic, dihydrate

NHPID name:
Calcium phosphate, dibasic, dihydrate

Reference:
NNHPDM

Proper name(s):
Phosphoric acid, calcium salt (1:1), dihydrate

Common name(s):

Category:
Approved Chemical Name

Schedule 1:
Mineral

Sub-ingredient(s):
Calcium , Phosphorus

CAS registry number:
7789-77-7




Toxicity restriction

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

Reference:
JECFA


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 , Binder , Diluent , Emulsion Stabilizer , Opacifying Agent , PH Adjuster , Thickening Agent
Restrictions:

General

Reference:
UNAVA