Allergenic Mold Molds that commonly trigger allergic reactions, asthma symptoms, sinus irritation, and respiratory discomfort.
Examples:
Aspergillus
Penicillium
Cladosporium
Alternaria
Chaetomium
Monascus
Toxigenic Mold Molds capable of producing mycotoxins under certain environmental conditions.
Examples:
Neurogenic Mold A non-scientific term sometimes used to describe mold species associated with neurological symptoms related to mycotoxin exposure.
Examples:
Stachybotrys
Chaetomium
Fusarium
Aspergillus
Penicillium
Stachybotrys (Black Mold) A mold species commonly found on water-damaged cellulose materials such as drywall, paper, and wood products after prolonged moisture exposure.
Mycotoxins Compounds that can be produced by certain mold species under specific environmental conditions.
What It Means:
Some molds may produce substances that can contribute to indoor environmental concerns when exposure occurs over time.
Aflatoxins Mycotoxin produced by the mold species Aspergillus. Commonly found in foods such as corn, wheat, peanuts, and more.
Risks:
Weakening the immune system, potentially linked to liver cancer.
Alternariol Mycotoxin producterd by Alternarnia fungi. Commonly found in water-damaged materials like drywall, or foods such as wheat, barley, and sorghum.
Appearabce:
Black mold typically linked to water damage.
Chaetoglobosin Mycotoxin producted by chaetomium glososum molds. Commonly found in long-term, water-damaged buildings and drywall.
Risks:
Causes infections in immunocompromised individuals.
Citrinin Mycotoxin produced by penicillium and aspergillus molds. Commonly found in stored grains, or building materials with water damage.
Risks:
Affects kidneys and other organs.
Mycophenolic Acid Mycotoxin produced by penicillium. Commonly found in water damaged materials such as wallpaper, carpet, and fiberglass insulation.
Risks:
Acts as an immunosuppressant and immune cell dysregulator. Harming your bodies immune system.
Stachybotrylactam Mycotoxin produced by Stachybotrys (black mold). Commonly found in water-saturated wood materials.
Risks:
Causes allergenic and toxic effects, contaminating cellulose insulation.
Trichothecenes Mycotoxin produced by Stachybotrys. Commonly found in saturated building materials.
Risks:
Severe respiratory, neurological, and immunological symptoms.
Sterigmatocystin Mycotoxin produced by Aspergillus and Chaetomium molds. Commonly found in water damaged buildings.
Risks:
Triggers damage to livers, kidneys, and inflammation in lung tissue.
Satratoxins G&H Mycotoxin produced by Stachybotrys molds. Commonly found in water-damaged, saturated wood materials.
Risks:
Causes neurological damage and sever effects on the immune system.
Ochratoxin A Mycotoxin produced by Aspergillus and Penicillium molds. Commonly found in moisture-damaged building materials and foods.
Risks:
Respiratory distress and kidney failure, as well as potential links to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
Zearalenone Mycotoxin produced by Fusarium fungi. Commonly found in corn, animal feed, and other agricultural products.
Risks:
Infertility, spontaneous abortions, and birth defects. Weakens the immune system and increases infection risk.
