[CH] Capsaicin
Robert Pace (chronos@eastky.net)
Wed, 21 Nov 2001 18:16:53 -0500
http://www.alkalimetals.com/MSDS/PURE%20CAPSAICIN%20MSDS.htm
Thats the Materials Safety Data Sheet for 95% pure Capsaicin.
Notice this part on the webpage:
SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Label Precautionary Statements Highly Toxic (USA) Toxic (EU) Toxic by
Inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed, causes severe irritation.
Sternutator. Target Organ(s): Nerves in case of accident or in case of
contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical
advice. wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
So as you can see capsaicin in a conc. above 95% (like that produced via the
previously mentioned alcohol evaporative method [aka distilation]) would
could qualify as a hazardous material and is not something one would wanna
imbibe.
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Rob
QuePID / DalNet
chronos@eastky.net
www.quepid.org
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