Chemical Substance - Zinc citrate

NHPID name:
Zinc citrate

Reference:
MI

Proper name(s):
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid zinc salt

Common name(s):
Zinc citrate

Category:
Approved Chemical Name

Schedule 1:
Mineral

Sub-ingredient(s):
Zinc

CAS registry number:
546-46-3


Source ingredients:



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:
Biocide , Oral Care Agent
Restrictions:

General

Detail:
In toothpaste and mouthwash products

Reference:
MI