Monellin

Agent Name
Monellin
CAS Number
9062-83-3
Major Category
Biological Agents
Category
Proteins
Sources/Uses
A protein from the fruit of a West African shrub perceived to be at least 800 times sweeter than sucrose; Approved for use as a sweetener in Japan; [Wikipedia]
Comments
A skin irritant; May cause allergic skin reaction; Chronic exposure may cause nausea and vomiting; Higher exposure may cause unconsciousness; [MP Biomedicals MSDS]
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

NFPA
must be preheated

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