Nitrite
CAS Number
14797-65-0Synonym
Nitrite salts; Nitrite ion
Occurrence/Use
Produced endogenously; added to cured meats as preservative and color enhancer. Common drinking water contaminant
California Public Health Goals Data
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| Public Health Goal (mg/L): | 3 (1 as nitrogen) |
| Health Risk Category: | Hematoxicity (methemoglobinemia) |
| Cancer Risk at Public Health Goal: | n/a |
| CA Maximum Contaminant Level (mg/L): | 3 (1 as nitrogen) |
| Cancer Risk at Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL): | n/a |
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| California PHG Comments: | The PHG and MCL reflect a level of 3 mg/L as nitrite or 1 mg/L as nitrogen. OEHHA 2016. Health Risk Information for Public Health Goal Exceedance Reports |