Chemical Substance - Calcium lactate

NHPID name:
Calcium lactate

Reference:
MI

Proper name(s):
2-Hydroxypropanoic acid calcium salt (2:1)

Common name(s):

Category:
Approved Chemical Name
Structure:
Image of molecular structure representing Calcium lactate


Schedule 1:
Mineral

Sub-ingredient(s):
Calcium

CAS registry number:
814-80-2




Roles

Medicinal

Rationale:

Calcium lactate is classified as an NHP, because it is used as a source of calcium, and therefore is considered an NHP under Schedule 1, item 7 (a mineral), of the Natural Health Products Regulations.

Reference:  NNHPD

Non-medicinal

Purposes:
Buffering Agent , PH Adjuster
Restrictions:

General

Reference:
UNAVA