Chemical Substance - Sodium phosphate, dibasic, heptahydrate

NHPID name:
Sodium phosphate, dibasic, heptahydrate

Reference:
MIO

Proper name(s):

Common name(s):
Sodium phosphate, dibasic, heptahydrate

Category:
Approved Chemical Name
Schedule 1:
Mineral

Sub-ingredient(s):
Phosphorus

CAS registry number:
7782-85-6




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 , Emulsion Stabilizer , Gelling Agent , PH Adjuster , Sequestering Agent , Thickening Agent
Restrictions:

General

Reference:
UNAVA