Chemical Substance - Magnesium hydroxide

NHPID name:

Magnesium hydroxide

Reference:

Proper name(s):

Magnesium hydroxide

Common name(s):

Category:

Approved Chemical Name

Schedule 1:

Mineral

Sub-ingredient(s):

Magnesium

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:

Absorbent , Alkalizing Agent , PH Adjuster

Restrictions:

Detail:

Topical use only for the purpose absorbent, as in the International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary.

Reference:

ICID