Phytase

Synonyms

Phosphatase, phytate; Phytate phosphatase; [ChemIDplus]

Category

Enzymes

Comments

Enzymes are potential causes of immunologic contact urticaria. The risk is extremely low "where airborne exposure is properly controlled to minimize the risk of respiratory sensitization." [Kanerva, p. 483] Occupational asthma reported in animal-feed mixers; [Malo]

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Biomedical References

Yes

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Asthma, occupational

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Farming (Feed Additives)