cyanide toxicity threshold

cyanide toxicity threshold

What is the toxicity threshold for sodium cyanide?

The effect of a chemical on the body depends on its concentration as well as the time of exposure to that substance. INERIS has defined the following thresholds for hydrocyanic acid (the very toxic and flammable gas that is released when sodium cyanide comes into contact with water).

If a person is subjected to 45 drops of cyanide gas, for one hour, …..

What are the symptoms of cyanide exposure?

Hydrocyanic acid causes death by asphyxiation, preventing respiration in the cells (cellular and tissue asphyxiation). The severity of symptoms depends on the time of exposure and the concentration of this chemical agent.