Chemical Substance - Hypophosphorous acid

NHPID name:
Hypophosphorous acid

Reference:
MI

Proper name(s):
Hypophosphorous acid

Common name(s):
Hypophosphorous acid

Category:
Approved Chemical Name
Sub-ingredient(s):
Phosphorus

CAS registry number:
6303-21-5




Roles

Non-medicinal

Purposes:
Preservative Antioxidant
Restrictions:

General

Reference:
UNAVA


Non-NHP

Rationale:

A non-NHP because not a naturally occurring substance included in Schedule 1 of the NHP Regulations. It should be noted that this ingredient is subject to additional regulatory requirements in accordance with the Precursor Control Regulations since it is listed on Schedule VI Part 1 of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act

Reference:  NNHPD