Chemical Substance - Calcium sulfate

NHPID name:

Calcium sulfate

Reference:

Proper name(s):

Sulfuric acid calcium salt (1:1)

Common name(s):

Calcium sulfate

Category:

Approved Chemical Name

Structure:

Schedule 1:

Mineral

Sub-ingredient(s):

Calcium , Sulfur

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:

Abrasive , Bulking Agent , Emulsifying Agent , Gelling Agent , Opacifying Agent , PH Adjuster , Sequestering Agent , Stabilizing Agent , Thickening Agent

Restrictions:

Reference:

UNAVA