Wheat flour

Agent Name
Wheat flour
CAS Number
130498-22-5
Major Category
Biological Agents
Category
Plant-Derived Allergens
Description
Cream-colored powder; [Horizon Milling MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Permitted for use as an inert ingredient in non-food pesticide products; [EPA] Used as a food product; [Horizon Milling MSDS]
Comments
Dust may cause eye and respiratory tract irritation; [Horizon Milling MSDS] "This study demonstrated that ehe association between wheat allergen exposure and IgE sensitisation is not modified by IgG4 to wheat nor does IgG4 display a protective effect." [Reference #1] See "Flour (wheat, rye and soya)."
Reference Link #1
Exposure-response relationships for inhalant wheat allergen exposure and asthma.
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

TLV (ACGIH)
0.5 mg/m3, inhalable particulate matter

Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Asthma
Yes

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: