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Inorganics
Cyanide
A highly toxic chemical compound that inhibits cellular respiration by blocking cytochrome c oxidase in mitochondria. Not a food ingredient and not safe for consumption or any direct human exposure.
Tracked contaminantUpdated Jan 9, 2024
Health score-5.0
-5Very bad5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- 0.2 mg/L
- Health guideline
- 0.15 mg/L
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Acute poisoning, respiratory failure, cardiovascular collapse, death
Benefits
None