Chemical Substance - Potassium aspartate

NHPID name:
Potassium aspartate

Reference:
MAR

Proper name(s):
Potassium aspartate

Common name(s):

Category:
Approved Chemical Name

Schedule 1:
Mineral

Sub-ingredient(s):
L-Aspartic acid , Potassium

CAS registry number:
14007-45-5

Other registry numbers:
16643-58-6




Roles

Medicinal

Rationale:

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

Reference:  NNHPD

Non-medicinal

Purposes:
Skin-Conditioning Agent
Restrictions:

General

Reference:
UNAVA