Agent Name |
Lycopodium |
CAS Number |
8023-70-9 |
Major Category |
Biological Agents |
Synonyms |
Club-moss spores; Lycopodium seed; Vegetable sulfur; [Merck Index] |
Category |
Plant-Derived Allergens |
Description |
A fine yellow powder; [Merck Index] The powder dispersed in air will ignite as a spectacular fireball (like grain elevator explosions). See http://www.angelo.edu/faculty/kboudrea/demos/lycopodium/lycopodium.htm. |
Comments |
Occupational asthma reported in workers processing lycopodium to manufacture fireworks, pills, etc.; [Malo] |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
Adverse Effects |
Asthma |
Yes |
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