Chemical Substance - para-Aminobenzoic acid

NHPID name:
para-Aminobenzoic acid

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Image of molecular structure representing para-Aminobenzoic acid

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The presence of this ingredient as prohibited on the List of Prohibited and Restricted Cosmetic Ingredients (the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist) indicates that there are potential safety issues. This ingredient cannot be used in natural health products without the submission of additional evidence for safety.


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Medicinal

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

Reference:  NNHPD
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