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Cyanogen chloride
A highly toxic chemical compound used historically as a chemical warfare agent and industrial chemical. Not a food ingredient and poses significant inhalation, ingestion, and skin contact hazards.
Tracked contaminantUpdated Feb 7, 2026
Health score-5.0
-5Very bad5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Highly toxic, respiratory failure, cyanide poisoning, fatal if inhaled or ingested, skin and eye irritation
Benefits
None