Chemical Substance - Potassium pyrophosphate

NHPID name:

Potassium pyrophosphate

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Approved Chemical Name

Schedule 1:

Mineral

Sub-ingredient(s):

Phosphorus

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Toxicity restriction

Upper limit:

70.0

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Detail:

Maximum Tolerable Intake: up to 70 mg/kg body weight daily for phosphorus from all sources, expressed as P.

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Rationale:

Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 7 (a mineral) of the Natural Health Products Regulations.

Reference: NNHPD

Purposes:

Buffering Agent , Chelating Agent , Emulsifying Agent , Flavour Enhancer , PH Adjuster

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