Quillaja saponin

Agent Name
Quillaja saponin
Alternative Name
Quillaja saponaria
CAS Number
1393-03-9
Formula
C36-H54-O11
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
Quillajasaponin; beta-D-Glucopyranosiduronic acid, (3beta,4alpha,16alpha)-17-carboxy-16-hydroxy-23-oxo-28-norolean-12-en-3-yl; [ChemIDplus] Soapbark dust; Quillaja saponaria; [ACGIH]
Category
Wood Dusts & Extracts
Description
Deliquescent solid; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Saponin of quillay bark; [Merck Index] Extracted from Quillay bark and used in shampoo and mineral water because of its foaming properties; [REPROTOX]
Comments
Solution is a strong eye irritant; [HSDB] Occupational asthma reported in a factory producing saponin from quillaja bark; [Malo]
Reference Link #1
Quillaja bark (soapbark)--induced asthma.
Biomedical References
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Adverse Effects

Asthma
Yes

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: