Chemical Substance - Resorcinol

NHPID name:
Resorcinol

Reference:
MI

Proper name(s):

Common name(s):
Resorcinol

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

Monograph(s):
Acne Therapy

Schedule 1:
Isolate

CAS registry number:
108-46-3



Additional details:

Detail:
The presence of this ingredient on the List of Prohibited and Restricted Cosmetic Ingredients (the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist) indicates that there are potentially significant safety issues. This ingredient cannot be used as a non-medicinal ingredient in topical natural health products without the submission of additional evidence for safety. Reference: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/cosmet-person/hot-list-critique/hotlist-liste-eng.php


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:
Flavour Enhancer
Restrictions:

General:

Route Of administration:
Oral

Allowed purposes:
Flavour Enhancer

Detail:
Flavouring agent only

Reference:
JECFA

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