Chemical Substance - Calcium hypophosphite

NHPID name:
Calcium hypophosphite

Reference:
MI

Proper name(s):
Phosphinic acid calcium salt (2:1)

Common name(s):
Calcium hypophosphite

Category:
Approved Chemical Name
Sub-ingredient(s):
Calcium , Phosphorus

CAS registry number:
7789-79-9




Toxicity restriction

Detail:
Maximum Tolerable Intake: up to 70 mg/kg body weight daily for phosphorus from all sources, expressed as P. (JECFA 1985). Must be declared as a medicinal ingredient in mineral products at doses of 125 mg/d P or Ca from all sources.

Reference:
JECFA


Roles

Non-medicinal

Purposes:
Emulsifying Agent , Emulsion Stabilizer , Gelling Agent , Thickening Agent
Restrictions:

General

Reference:
UNAVA