Chemical Substance - Zinc carbonate

NHPID name:

Zinc carbonate

Reference:

Proper name(s):

Carbonic acid, zinc salt (1:1)

Common name(s):

Zinc carbonate

Category:

Approved Chemical Name

Structure:

Monograph(s):

Medicated Skin Care Products

Schedule 1:

Mineral

Sub-ingredient(s):

Zinc

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:

Opacifying Agent

Restrictions:

Upper limit:

0.2

Units:

Route Of administration:

Detail:

Topical use only.

Reference:

NNHPD