Chemical Substance - Stearic acid

NHPID name:

Stearic acid

Reference:

Proper name(s):

Octadecanoic acid

Common name(s):

Stearic acid

Category:

Approved Chemical Name

Schedule 1:

Isolate

CAS registry number:

Source material:

Roles

Rationale:

Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 2 (an isolate) of the Natural Health Products Regulations.

Reference: NNHPD

Purposes:

Antifoaming Agent , Binder , Emulsifying Agent , Flavour Enhancer , Fragrance Ingredient , Lubricant , Solubilizing Agent , Surfactant - Cleansing Agent , Surfactant - Emulsifying Agent

Restrictions:

Route Of administration:

Allowed purposes:

Detail:

Up to 21% in leave-on products and up to 37.4% in rinse-off products, when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing.

Reference:

CIR

Route Of administration:

Oral

Allowed purposes:

Antifoaming Agent , Binder , Emulsifying Agent , Flavour Enhancer , Lubricant

Reference:

NNHPD