beta-Cyclodextrin

Uses


  • Preparation of cholesterol-free foods
  • Oil dispersants

Toxicity


Potential Effects on Human Health

  • May cause allergic skin reaction (MSDS2)
  • "The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated." (MSDS1)
  • Potential eye, skin, digestive tract, and respiratory tract irritant (MSDS1)

ANIMAL STUDIES

  • Adverse reproductive effects have occurred in experimental animals (MSDS1)
  • LD50 for rats fed chemical is 18,800 mg/kg of body weight (MSDS1)

Potential Effects on Marine Environment

  • May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment (MSDS2)

References


MSDS1
MSDS

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