Agent Name |
Cinnamon |
Major Category |
Biological Agents |
Synonyms |
Cinnamomum Zeylanicum |
Category |
Wood Dusts & Extracts |
Comments |
Documented cause of occupational asthma; [Malo] Cinnamon leaves and bark contain cinnamic aldehyde which causes allergic contact dermatitis and urticaria. [Marks, p. 76-7] |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
Adverse Effects |
Asthma |
Yes |
Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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