Chemical Substance - Calcium citrate

NHPID name:

Calcium citrate

Reference:

Proper name(s):

1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, calcium salt (2:3)
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid calcium salt (2:3)

Common name(s):

Calcium citrate

Category:

Approved Chemical Name

Schedule 1:

Mineral

Sub-ingredient(s):

Calcium

CAS registry number:

813-94-5

Roles

Medicinal

Rationale:

Calcium citrate is classified as an NHP, because it is used as a source of calcium, and therefore is considered an NHP under Schedule 1, item 7 (a mineral) of the Natural Health Products Regulations.

Reference: NNHPD

Non-medicinal

Purposes:

Emulsifying Agent , Gelling Agent , PH Adjuster , Sequestering Agent , Thickening Agent

Restrictions:

General

Reference:

UNAVA