Chemical Substance - Boric acid

NHPID name:
Boric acid

Reference:
MIO

Proper name(s):
Boric acid (H3BO3)

Common name(s):

Category:
Approved Chemical Name
Structure:
Image of molecular structure representing Boric acid


Schedule 1:
Mineral

Sub-ingredient(s):
Boron

CAS registry number:
10043-35-3



Additional details

Detail:
This ingredient must be used in accordance with the restrictions set out on the Hotlist when included in topical natural health products, unless additional evidence for safety is submitted. Included in the Hotlist for this ingredient under "Restrictions" are (1) the risk statement "Do not use on broken or abraded skin" (required on the PLA (Product Licence Application) form and label), (2) a subpopulation of "children over 3 years of age" and (3) a maximum concentration of 5%.


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:
Buffering Agent , Denaturant , Preservative Antimicrobial
Restrictions:

General

Route Of administration:
Topical

Allowed purposes:
Denaturant

Detail:
Up to 0.8%.

Reference:
DSDAR