The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives reports this substance may cause laxative effects if consumed in large amounts.
Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA). 1993. Toxicological evaluation of certain food additives and naturally occurring toxicants. WHO Food Additive Series, No. 30, 1993, nos 746-768 on INCHEM. No. 755.
The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives reports this substance may cause laxative effects if consumed in large amounts.
Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA). 1993. Toxicological evaluation of certain food additives and naturally occurring toxicants. WHO Food Additive Series, No. 30, 1993, nos 746-768 on INCHEM. No. 755.
Concerns from impurities
Impurity: ARSENIC
Carcinogenic to humans
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC): Agents classified by the IARC Monographs (through Volume 127)
Impurity: ARSENIC
Carcinogenic to humans
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): EPA Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) - Cancer
Impurity: ARSENIC
Known To Be Human Carcinogen
National Toxicology Program (NTP): NTP 14th Report on Carcinogens
Impurity: ARSENIC
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry reports this substance damages the cardiovascular system.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. 2007. Toxicological Profile for Arsenic.
Impurity: ARSENIC
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry reports this substance damages the immune system.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. 2007. Toxicological Profile for Arsenic.
Impurity: ARSENIC
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry reports this substance causes damage to the skin.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. 2007. Toxicological Profile for Arsenic.
Impurity: ARSENIC
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry reports this substance can damage the kidneys.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. 2007. Toxicological Profile for Arsenic.
Impurity: LEAD
Known to cause reproductive toxicity (to females)
California OEHHA (Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment): Proposition 65 List (2020 Update)
Impurity: LEAD
Known to cause reproductive toxicity (to males)
California OEHHA (Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment): Proposition 65 List (2020 Update)
Impurity: LEAD
Known to cause reproductive toxicity
California OEHHA (Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment): Proposition 65 List (2020 Update)
Impurity: LEAD
May damage the unborn child.
EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Impurity: LEAD
Suspected of damaging fertility.
EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes
Impurity: IODINE
Excess exposure to iodine can impair thyroid function leading to hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, or thyroiditis.
2004. Toxicological Profile for Iodine. Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Impurity: LEAD
Probably carcinogenic to humans
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): EPA Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) - Cancer
Impurity: LEAD
Reasonably Anticipated To Be Human Carcinogen
National Toxicology Program (NTP): NTP 14th Report on Carcinogens
Impurity: ARSENIC
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry reports this substance shows some evidence of damage to the developing fetus.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. 2007. Toxicological Profile for Arsenic.
Impurity: LEAD
Possibly carcinogenic to humans
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC): Agents classified by the IARC Monographs (through Volume 127)
Impurity: LEAD
May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes: GHS Hazard Codes