How much cyanide is in each cigarette?

Answer 1

Ten to 400 microgram per cigarette.

FROM:

"Another common source of hydrogen cyanide is cigarette smoke. Levels in inhaled mainstream cigarette

smoke range from 10 to 400 μg per cigarette (U.S. brands); 0.6% to 27% (w/w) of these mainstream levels

are found in secondary or sidestream smoke (Fiskel et al., 1981)."

FOUND IN THE ARTICLE:

CHRONIC TOXICITY SUMMARY

HYDROGEN CYANIDE

(Formonitrile; hydrocyanic acid; prussic acid)

CAS Registry Number: 74-90-8

AT: <> http://www.oehha.org/air/chronic_rels/pdf/74908.pdf <>