Chemical Substance - Zinc carbonate

NHPID name:
Zinc carbonate

Reference:
USAN

Proper name(s):
Carbonic acid, zinc salt (1:1)

Common name(s):
Zinc carbonate

Category:
Approved Chemical Name
Structure:
Image of molecular structure representing Zinc carbonate

Monograph(s):
Medicated Skin Care Products

Schedule 1:
Mineral

Sub-ingredient(s):
Zinc

CAS registry number:
3486-35-9




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:
Opacifying Agent
Restrictions:

General

Upper limit:
0.2

Units:
Percent

Route Of administration:
Topical

Detail:
Topical use only.

Reference:
NNHPD