Chemical Substance - Potassium chloride

NHPID name:
Potassium chloride

Reference:
BP

Proper name(s):
Potassium chloride

Common name(s):
Potassium chloride

Category:
Approved Chemical Name

Schedule 1:
Mineral

Sub-ingredient(s):
Chloride , Potassium

CAS registry number:
7447-40-7




Roles

Medicinal

Rationale:

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

Reference:  NNHPD

Non-medicinal

Purposes:
Emulsifying Agent , Emulsion Stabilizer , Gelling Agent , Lubricant , PH Adjuster , Thickening Agent , Tonicity Agent
Restrictions:

General

Reference:
UNAVA