Chemical Substance - Zinc oxide

NHPID name:
Zinc oxide

Reference:
MIO

Proper name(s):
Zinc oxide

Common name(s):

Category:
Approved Chemical Name
Monograph(s):
Diaper Rash Products , Medicated Skin Care Products , Primary Sunscreen Monograph , Secondary Sunscreen Monograph

Schedule 1:
Mineral

Sub-ingredient(s):
Zinc

CAS registry number:
1314-13-2




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:
Bulking Agent , Colour Additive
Restrictions:

Preparation

Route Of administration:
Topical

Allowed purposes:
Bulking Agent , Colour Additive

Reference:
ICID


Preparation

Route Of administration:
Dental

Allowed purposes:
Colour Additive

Reference:
NNHPD


General

Detail:
When it is not associated with a health claim but with a valid purpose, zinc oxide is allowed to be used as a non-medicinal ingredient in the minimum concentration necessary to achieve the excipient effect.

Reference:
NNHPD