Chemical Substance - Sodium phosphate, monobasic, monohydrate

NHPID name:
Sodium phosphate, monobasic, monohydrate

Reference:
MI

Proper name(s):
Phosphoric acid, monosodium salt, monohydrate

Common name(s):
Sodium phosphate, monobasic, monohydrate

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

Schedule 1:
Mineral

Sub-ingredient(s):
Phosphorus , Sodium phosphate, monobasic

CAS registry number:
10049-21-5




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