Evidence
Health issue
Level of Concern
Source
Starches
dermatitis
dermatitis
some
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH): Threshold Limit Value (TLV) Basis
Starches
not classifiable as a human carcinogen
not classifiable as a human carcinogen
low
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH): Threshold Limit Value (TLV) Basis
Starches
This substance is Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) as a food additive by the US Food and Drug Administration
Only in: Household Cleaners
This substance is Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) as a food additive by the US Food and Drug Administration
Only in: Household Cleaners
low
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA): FDA - Priority based Assessment of Food Additive (PAFA)
Starches
The European Union Ecolabel program reports this substance is readily biodegradable.
The European Union Ecolabel program reports this substance is readily biodegradable.
low
EU Ecolabel: Detergents Ingredients Database
Starches
The European Union Ecolabel program reports this substance is anaerobically degradable.
The European Union Ecolabel program reports this substance is anaerobically degradable.
low
EU Ecolabel: Detergents Ingredients Database
Impurities
Health issue
Level of Concern
Source
Starches
Impurity: PESTICIDES
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports some pesticides are toxic to the nervous system.
Impurity: PESTICIDES
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports some pesticides are toxic to the nervous system.
some
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Pesticide Programs. 2012. Pesticides: Health and Safety.
Starches
Impurity: PESTICIDES
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports some pesticides cause cancer.
Impurity: PESTICIDES
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports some pesticides cause cancer.
some
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Pesticide Programs. 2012. Pesticides: Health and Safety.
Starches
Impurity: PESTICIDES
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports some pesticides disrupt the endocrine system.
Impurity: PESTICIDES
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports some pesticides disrupt the endocrine system.
some
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Pesticide Programs. 2012. Pesticides: Health and Safety.
Starches
Impurity: PESTICIDES
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports long term exposure to certain pesticides may be associated with Parkinsons disease.
Impurity: PESTICIDES
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports long term exposure to certain pesticides may be associated with Parkinsons disease.
some
US Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2004. Fact Sheet: Pesticides.
Starches
Impurity: PESTICIDES
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports long term exposure to certain pesticides may be associated with Alzheimers disease
Impurity: PESTICIDES
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports long term exposure to certain pesticides may be associated with Alzheimers disease
some
US Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2004. Fact Sheet: Pesticides.
