Potassium cyanide

CASRN 151-50-8

As of September 28, 2010, the assessment summary for potassium cyanide is included in the hydrogen cyanide and cyanide salts assessment summary (PDF) (27 pp, 243K). The RfD for potassium cyanide is presented in section I.A.3 of the hydrogen cyanide and cyanide salts IRIS Summary.

Health Hazard Assessments for Effects Other than Cancer


Reference Dose for Oral Exposure (RfD) (PDF) (27 pp, 243 K) last updated: 09/28/2010

RfD (mg/kg-day) System Basis PoD Composite UF Confidence
2 x10-3 Decreased cauda epididymis weight in male F344/N rats. The RfD for potassium cyanide is presented in section I.A.3 of the hydrogen cyanide and cyanide salts IRIS Summary. : x10
mg/kg-day
MF:

Reference Concentration for Inhalation Exposure (RfC) (PDF) (27 pp, 243 K)
Not assessed under the IRIS Program.

Cancer Assessment


Weight of Evidence for Cancer (PDF) (27 pp, 243 K)
Not assessed under the IRIS Program.

Quantitative Estimate of Carcinogenic Risk from Oral Exposure (PDF) (27 pp, 243 K)

Not assessed under the IRIS Program.

Quantitative Estimate of Carcinogenic Risk from Inhalation Exposure (PDF) (27 pp, 243 K)

Not assessed under the IRIS Program.

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Chemical Structure for
Potassium cyanide

Potassium cyanide

Synonyms

  • 151-50-8
  • Hydrocyanic acid, potassium salt
  • Potassium cyanide