Bromelain

Agent Name
Bromelain
CAS Number
9001-00-7
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
Ananase; Bromelain juice; Bromelaina [INN-Latin]; Bromelaines [INN-French]; Bromelains; Bromelin; E.C. 3.4.4.24; Extranase; Inflamen; Paimerin; Penlase; Pineapple protease; Pineapple protease and milk clotting enzyme; Plant protease concentrate; Proteolis; Resolvit; Rogorin; Traumanase; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Enzymes
Description
White to tan amorphous powder; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Protein-digesting and milk-clotting pineapple enzymes; Anti-inflammatory; Proteolytic [ChemIDplus] Used in certain cosmetics, such as facial cleansers and bath preparations; [HSDB]
Comments
Occupational asthma reported in 11% of 76 pharmaceutical workers; [Malo] Danger of airway sensitization; [MAK]
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: