AFLATOXICOL I NATURAL ISOMER*VACUUM DRIE D

Description

Aflatoxin R₀ is a metabolite of the carcinogenic mycotoxin aflatoxin B₁ . Aflatoxin R₀ is produced by metabolism in animals as well as in fungi and can be reverted to the parent compound in fungi. Aflatoxin R₀ is highly mutagenic when tested in the Ames'' in vitro microbial detection system for carcinogens.

Chemical properties

solid

Chemical properties

The aflatoxins are a group of molds produced by the fungus Aspergillus flavus. They are natural contaminants of fruits, vegetables, and grains. They are also described as a series of condensed ring heterocyclic compounds. They form colorless to pale yellow crystals. Practically insoluble in water.

The Uses of AFLATOXICOL I NATURAL ISOMER*VACUUM DRIE D

Aflatoxicol is a reduction metabolite of Aflatoxin B1 (A357460), which is a potent environmental mutagen and carcinogen.

What are the applications of Application

Aflatoxicol is a metabolite of aflatoxin.

Safety Profile

Suspected carcinogen with experimental carcinogenic data. Mutation data reported. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. See also various aflatoxins

Potential Exposure

Aflatoxins are a group of toxic metabolites produced by certain types of fungi. Aflatoxins are not commercially manufactured; they are naturally occurring contaminants that are formed by fungi on food during conditions of high temperatures and high humidity. Most human exposure to aflatoxins occurs through ingestion of contaminated food. The estimated amount of aflatoxins that Americans consume daily is estimated to be 0.15 0.50 μg. Grains, peanuts, tree nuts, and cottonseed meal are among the more common foods on which these fungi grow. Meat, eggs, milk, and other edible products from animals that consume aflatoxincontaminated feed may also contain aflatoxins. Aflatoxins can also be breathed in

Shipping

UN3172 Toxins, extracted from living sources, solid or liquid, Hazard Class: 6.1; Labels: 6.1-Poisonous materials, Technical Name Required. UN2811 Toxic solids, organic, n.o.s., Hazard Class: 6.1; Labels: 6.1-Poisonous materials, Technical Name Required.

Incompatibilities

Incompatible with oxidizers (chlorates, nitrates, peroxides, permanganates, perchlorates, chlorine, bromine, fluorine, etc.); contact may cause fires or explosions. Keep away from alkaline materials, strong bases, strong acids, oxoacids, epoxides.

Waste Disposal

Consult with environmental regulatory agencies for guidance on acceptable disposal practices. Generators of waste containing this contaminant (≥100 kg/mo) must conform with EPA regulations governing storage, transportation, treatment, and waste disposal. Use of oxidizing agents, such as hydrogen peroxide or 5% sodium hypochlorite bleach. Acids and bases may also be used.