Chemical Substance - N-Acetylglucosamine

NHPID name:

N-Acetylglucosamine

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Proper name(s):

Common name(s):

N-Acetylglucosamine

Category:

Approved Chemical Name

Structure:

Schedule 1:

Isolate

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Roles

Rationale:

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

Reference: NNHPD

Purposes:

Skin-Conditioning Agent

Restrictions:

Route Of administration:

Detail:

For topical use only, up to 5%, when formulated to be non-irritating.

Reference:

CIR