Chemical Substance - Lecithin

NHPID name:

Lecithin

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Proper name(s):

Common name(s):

Lecithin

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Approved Chemical Name

Structure:

Monograph(s):

Lecithin

Schedule 1:

Extract

Sub-ingredient(s):

Choline , Phosphatidic acids , Phosphatidylcholine , Phosphatidylethanolamine , Phosphatidylinositol , Phosphatidylserine

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Roles

Rationale:

Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 2 (an extract) of the Natural Health Products Regulations.

Reference: NNHPD

Purposes:

Antioxidant Synergist , Coating Agent , Filler , Gelling Agent , Oleaginous Vehicle , Preservative Antioxidant , Skin-Conditioning Agent , Solubilizing Agent , Stabilizing Agent , Surfactant - Emulsifying Agent , Thickening Agent