Cyanide

CAS Number

57-12-5

Synonym

Nitrile

Occurrence/Use

Gaseous pesticide (fumigant). Naturally found in stone fruit seeds and cassava roots.

More information about Cyanide

California Public Health Goals Data

Update Date:
Public Health Goal (mg/L): 0.15
Health Risk Category: Neurotoxicity, endocrine toxicity (thyroid)
Cancer Risk at Public Health Goal: n/a
CA Maximum Contaminant Level (mg/L): 0.15
Cancer Risk at Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL): n/a
Public Health Goal Technical Support Document:
California PHG Comments: OEHHA 2013. Health Risk Information for Public Health Goal Exceedance Reports. Listed as Cyanide.