Chemical Substance - Benzalkonium chloride
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Benzalkonium chloride
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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 must be used in accordance with the restrictions set out on the Hotlist when included as a non-medicinal ingredient in natural health products, unless additional evidence for safety is submitted. Reference: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/cosmet-person/hot-list-critique/hotlist-liste-eng.php.
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Non-medicinal
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For topical use only. Maximum concentration permitted 0.1% for use as a preservative antimicrobial (i.e. benzalkonium chloride with chain lengths below or equal to 14 C). Maximum concentration permitted 3% in rinse-off hair care products (i.e. benzalkonium chloride with chain length equal or above 16 C). Risk statement « Avoid contact with eyes » required for all products containing more than 0.1% benzalkonium chloride.
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Non-NHP
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A non-NHP because not a naturally occurring substance included in Schedule 1 of the NHP Regulations
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