WHMIS (Cellulase)

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

WHMIS 2015 classification - Note to reader

• Respiratory sensitization - Category 11 2 3 4 5

Warning

May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled (H334)

Ingredient disclosure

References

• ▲1.  Vanhanen, M. et al., «Enzyme exposure and enzyme sensitization in the baking industry.» Occupational and Environmental Medicine. Vol. 53, p. 670-676. (1996).
• ▲2.  Tarvainen, K. et al., «Allergy from cellulase and xylanase enzymes.» Clinical and Experimental Allergy. Vol. 21, p. 609-615. (1991). [AP-036431]
• ▲3.  Vanhanen, M. et al., «Sensitization to industrial enzymes in enzyme research and production.» Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health. Vol. 23, p. 385-391. (1997).
• ▲4.  Kim, H.-Y. et al., «Occupational asthma and IgE sensitization to cellulase in a textile industry worker.» Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. Vol. 82, p. 174-178. (1999). [AP-056440]
• ▲5.  Brant A. et al., «Occupational Asthma Caused by Cellulase ans Lipase in the Detergent Industry.» Occupational and Environmental Medicine. Vol. 61, no. 9, p. 793-795. (2004).

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