Chemical Substance - Glycerol

NHPID name:

Glycerol

Reference:

Proper name(s):

1,2,3-Propanetriol

Common name(s):

Category:

Approved Chemical Name

Structure:

Monograph(s):

Laxatives, Hyperosmotic , Medicated Skin Care Products

Schedule 1:

Isolate

CAS registry number:

56-81-5

Additional details

Detail:

The presence of this ingredient on the List of Prohibited and Restricted Cosmetic Ingredients (the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist) indicates that there are potentially significant safety issues. 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. Reference: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/cosmet-person/hot-list-critique/hotlist-liste-eng.php

Roles

Medicinal

Rationale:

Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 2 (an isolate) of the Natural Health Products Regulations

Reference: NNHPD

Restrictions:

General

Route Of administration:

Oral

Detail:

For oral use, other than when present as part of the capsule shell, Glycerol shall contain no more than 0.1% diethylene glycol and related compounds.

Reference:

USP_35

Non-medicinal

Purposes:

Cryoprotectant , Emollient , Flavour Enhancer , Hair-Conditioning Agent , Humectant , Lubricant , Plasticizer , Preservative Antimicrobial , Skin-Conditioning Agent - Humectant , Solvent , Sweetening Agent , Tonicity Agent , Viscosity Increasing Agent , Water-Miscible Cosolvent , Wetting Agent