Chemical Substance - Sodium glycerophosphate

NHPID name:
Sodium glycerophosphate

Reference:
MI

Proper name(s):
1,2,3-Propanetriol, mono(dihydrogen phosphate) disodium salt

Common name(s):
Sodium glycerophosphate

Category:
Approved Chemical Name
Structure:
Image of molecular structure representing Sodium glycerophosphate


Schedule 1:
Mineral

Sub-ingredient(s):
Phosphorus

CAS registry number:
1334-74-3




Roles

Medicinal

Rationale:

Sodium glycerophosphate will be classified as an NHP, because it is used as a source of phosphorus, and therefore is considered an NHP under Schedule 1, item 7, (Priority 5; Mineral) of the Natural Health Products Regulations.

Reference:  NNHPD

Non-medicinal

Purposes:
Water-Absorbing Agent
Restrictions:

General

Reference:
UNAVA