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Cyanide

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

References