JACK BEANS Property

form 

fine powder

Safety

Hazard Codes 

Xn,Xi

Risk Statements 

42-42/43

Safety Statements 

37/39-36/37

WGK Germany 

3

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H317May cause an allergic skin reaction

H334May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P342+P311IF experiencing respiratory symptoms: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

JACK BEANS Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

Jack beans has been used in the extraction of Concanavalin A (Con A) lectin.

General Description

Jack beans or Carnavalia ensiformis is a leguminous plant rich in proteins that produces mass amounts of green fodder. It is a source of feed supplement for dwarf goats.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Jack beans may be used as a "crude urease." Jack beans (Canavalia ensiformis) is a potential source of protein and local feed ingredient. It contains essential amino acids. Jack bean is also rich in phenol, isoflavones, niacin, saponins, and fibre and possesses hypocholesterolemic properties.