Chemical Substance - Aluminum hydroxide

NHPID name:

Aluminum hydroxide

Reference:

Proper name(s):

Aluminum hydroxide

Common name(s):

Category:

Approved Chemical Name

Monograph(s):

Medicated Skin Care Products

Schedule 1:

Mineral

Sub-ingredient(s):

Aluminum

CAS registry number:

Roles

Rationale:

Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 7 (a mineral) of the Natural Health Products Regulations.

Reference: NNHPD

Purposes:

Abrasive , Absorbent , Base , Binder , Bulking Agent , Colour Additive , Emollient , Opacifying Agent , Skin Protectant , Thickening Agent

Restrictions:

Reference:

UNAVA