Chemical Substance - Calcium sulfate

NHPID name:
Calcium sulfate

Reference:
MI

Proper name(s):
Sulfuric acid calcium salt (1:1)

Common name(s):
Calcium sulfate

Category:
Approved Chemical Name
Structure:
Image of molecular structure representing Calcium sulfate


Schedule 1:
Mineral

Sub-ingredient(s):
Calcium , Sulfur

CAS registry number:
7778-18-9




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:
Abrasive , Bulking Agent , Emulsifying Agent , Gelling Agent , Opacifying Agent , PH Adjuster , Sequestering Agent , Stabilizing Agent , Thickening Agent
Restrictions:

General

Reference:
UNAVA