Chemical Substance - Retinal

NHPID name:
Retinal

Reference:
ICID

Proper name(s):
Vitamin A aldehyde

Common name(s):

Category:
Approved Chemical Name
Structure:
Image of molecular structure representing Retinal


Schedule 1:
Isolate

CAS registry number:
116-31-4



Additional details:

Detail:
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.


Roles

Medicinal

Rationale:

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

Reference:  NNHPD

Non-medicinal

Purposes:
Skin-Conditioning Agent
Restrictions:

Preparation

Route Of administration:
Topical

Detail:
For topical use only, up to 0.01% in leave-on products intended for full body application and up to 0.05% in other products.

Reference:
CIH

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