Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
Extract of malt; Malt extract, barley; Malt extract, powder; Malt syrup; Malt syrup extract; Malt, ext.; Malted barley extract; Maltine; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Plant Oils and Extracts
Description
Light brown viscous liquid; [Hawley] Solid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Composed of dextrin, maltose, glucose, and an amylolytic enzyme and used to convert starches into soluble sugars; [Hawley] Used as a flavor, brewing additive, nutrient, and emulsifying agent; [HSDB]
Comments
Emergency treatment: "Non-toxic ingestion"; May cause grain fever; [HSDB] May cause irritation; [MSDSonline]
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: