Chemical Substance - alpha-Linolenic acid

NHPID name:
alpha-Linolenic acid

Reference:
CHEMID

Proper name(s):

Common name(s):
alpha-Linolenic acid

Category:
Approved Chemical Name
Structure:
Image of molecular structure representing alpha-Linolenic acid

Schedule 1:
Essential fatty acid

CAS registry number:
463-40-1


Source material:



Roles

Medicinal

Rationale:

Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 5 (an essential fatty acid) of the Natural Health Products Regulations.

Reference:  NNHPD

Non-medicinal

Purposes:
Antistatic Agent , Emollient , Fragrance Ingredient , Hair-Conditioning Agent , Skin-Conditioning Agent , Surfactant
Restrictions:

General

Route Of administration:
Topical

Detail:
For topical use only.

Reference:
ICID