Chemical Substance - Zinc chloride

NHPID name:
Zinc chloride

Reference:
BP

Proper name(s):
Zinc chloride (ZnCl2)

Common name(s):
Zinc chloride

Category:
Approved Chemical Name

Schedule 1:
Mineral

Sub-ingredient(s):
Zinc

CAS registry number:
7646-85-7




Roles

Medicinal

Rationale:

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

Reference:  NNHPD

Non-medicinal

Purposes:
Astringent , Biocide
Restrictions:

General

Route Of administration:
Topical

Reference:
UNAVA