Chemical Substance - Calcium citrate

NHPID name:
Calcium citrate

Reference:
MI

Proper name(s):

Common name(s):
Calcium citrate

Category:
Approved Chemical Name

Schedule 1:
Mineral

Sub-ingredient(s):
Calcium
CAS registry number:
813-94-5




Roles

Medicinal

Rationale:

Calcium citrate is classified as an NHP, because it is used as a source of calcium, and therefore is considered an NHP under Schedule 1, item 7 (a mineral) of the Natural Health Products Regulations.

Reference:  NNHPD

Non-medicinal

Purposes:
Emulsifying Agent , Gelling Agent , PH Adjuster , Sequestering Agent , Thickening Agent
Restrictions:

General:

Reference:
UNAVA

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