Chemical Substance - Macrogol 400
NHPID name:
Macrogol 400
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Proper name(s):
Common name(s):
Category:
Approved Chemical Name
Toxicity restriction:
Upper limit:
10.0
Units:
Route Of administration:
Detail:
Up to 10 mg/kg body weight daily (JECFA 1979) combined limit for all types of polyethylene glycol
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Roles
Non-medicinal
Purposes:
Coating Agent
,
Emulsion Stabilizer
,
Lubricant
,
Ointment Base
,
Plasticizer
,
Solvent
,
Suppository Base
Restrictions:
General:
Reference:
Non-NHP
Rationale:
A non-NHP because not a naturally occurring substance included in Schedule 1 of the NHP Regulations.
Reference: NNHPD