Chemical Substance - Silver nitrate
NHPID name:
Silver nitrate
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The presence of this ingredient as restricted on the List of Prohibited and Restricted Cosmetic Ingredients (the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist) indicates that there are potential safety issues. This ingredient must be used in accordance with the restrictions set out on the Hotlist when included in natural health products, unless additional evidence for safety is submitted.
Toxicity restriction:
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5.0
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Reference dose of 5 mcg/kg bw/day, expressed as silver.
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Roles
Medicinal
Rationale:
Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 7 (a mineral) of the Natural Health Products Regulations.
Reference: NNHPD