Nitrite In Combination With Amines or Amides
Occurrence/Use
Nitrite is a natural constituent of fresh produce, including spinach and celery, and of fresh uncured meats. Nitrite salts are used to cure meats and meat products, and are used in brines to cure some fish and poultry products.
Amines are organic compounds that contain a basic nitrogen atom with a lone electron pair; examples include amino acids, the building blocks of protein, and biogenic amines like histamine.
Amides are organic compounds that can be formed from amines, and contain a nitrogen atom and an oxygen atom; examples include proteins.
Date Added
Proposition 65
Chemical Status
| Cancer: | Under consideration |
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Chemical under consideration for listing
| Under consideration for listing as causing: | Cancer |
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| Under consideration for listing - Listing Mechanism - Cancer: | State's Qualified Experts |
Public notices related to this chemical
- Notice of Extension of the Public Comment Period for the Availability of Hazard Identification Materials for Nitrite in Combination with Amines or Amides
- Announcement of the Carcinogen Identification Committee Meeting Scheduled for November 15, 2016 and the Availability of Hazard Identification Materials for Nitrite in Combination With Amines or Amides
- Nitrite In Combination With Amines or Amides to be Considered by the Carcinogen Identification Committee
- Notice of Intent to List: Nitrite in Combination with Amines or Amides