Tragacanth

Agent Name

Tragacanth

CAS Number

9000-65-1

Major Category

Biological Agents

Synonyms

Tragacanth gum

Category

Vegetable Gums

Comments

Occupational asthma reported in gum importer; [Malo] See "Vegetable gums."

Biomedical References

Adverse Effects

Asthma

Yes

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

Asthma, occupational

Activities

Activities with risk of exposure:

Enameling