NOT KNOWN FACTS ABOUT POTASSIUM CYANIDE HAZARD

Amygdalin is hydrolysed by two enzymes (amygdalin hydrolase and prunasin hydrolase) most efficiently in crushed, moistened kernels, resulting in the formation of HCN and glucoseAn antidotal combination of inhaled amyl nitrate and intravenous sodium nitrite and sodium thiosulfate in many cases are indicated. The IPCS/CEC (1993) evaluate of antidotes