Agent Name |
Bromelain |
CAS Number |
9001-00-7 |
Major Category |
Biological Agents |
Synonyms |
Ananase; Bromelain juice; Bromelaina [INN-Latin]; Bromelaines [INN-French]; Bromelains; Bromelin; E.C. 3.4.4.24; Extranase; Inflamen; Paimerin; Penlase; Pineapple protease; Pineapple protease and milk clotting enzyme; Plant protease concentrate; Proteolis; Resolvit; Rogorin; Traumanase; [ChemIDplus] |
Category |
Biological Enzymes |
Description |
White to tan amorphous powder; [HSDB] |
Sources/Uses |
Protein-digesting and milk-clotting pineapple enzymes; Anti-inflammatory; Proteolytic [ChemIDplus]Used in certain cosmetics, such as facial cleansers and bath preparations; [HSDB] |
Comments |
Occupational asthma reported in a pharmaceutical worker; [Malo] |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
Adverse Effects |
Asthma |
Yes |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: BROMELAINS
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