Nitrates and nitrites (dietary/inorganic) Safety Profile

Safety Summary

Hazard Profilehazardous

Risk (Adults)Moderate

Risk (Children)High

Regulatory Status

SummaryIARC: Group 2A — Nitrate or nitrite (ingested) under conditions that result in endogenous nitrosation

Sources

These citations are the ones recorded for the human adult context.

IARC Monographs Volume 94: Ingested Nitrate and Nitrite, and Cyanogenic Glycosides REGULATORY · 2010
WHO Guidelines for Drinking-Water Quality: Nitrates and Nitrites REGULATORY · 2017
US EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Nitrate/Nitrite (MCL 10 mg/L as N) REGULATORY · 2009
OEHHA Proposition 65 List of Carcinogens or Reproductive Toxicants (CSV, list date 31-Jul-26) REGULATORY

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