Chemical Substance - Zinc oxide

NHPID name:

Zinc oxide

Reference:

Proper name(s):

Zinc oxide

Common name(s):

Category:

Approved Chemical Name

Monograph(s):

Diaper Rash Products , Medicated Skin Care Products , Primary Sunscreen Monograph , Secondary Sunscreen Monograph

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:

Bulking Agent , Colour Additive

Restrictions:

Route Of administration:

Allowed purposes:

Bulking Agent , Colour Additive

Reference:

ICID

Route Of administration:

Dental

Allowed purposes:

Colour Additive

Reference:

NNHPD