Chemical Substance - Urea

NHPID name:
Urea

Reference:
BP

Proper name(s):

Common name(s):

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

Monograph(s):
Medicated Skin Care Products

Schedule 1:
Isolate

CAS registry number:
57-13-6

Other registry numbers:
30535-50-3



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 must be used in accordance with the restrictions set out on the Hotlist when included in topical natural health products, unless additional evidence for safety is submitted. The maximum permitted concentration for this ingredient is 10%. 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:
Buffering Agent , Diluent , Disinfectant , Emulsifying Agent , Humectant , Skin-Conditioning Agent - Humectant
Restrictions:

General:

Upper limit:
10.0

Units:
Percent

Route Of administration:
Topical

Reference:
CIH

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