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acrylonitrile

In the chemical family: Volatile and semivolatile organic compounds (VOCs and SVOCs)

Acrylonitrile is an intermediate in the manufacture of chemicals, antioxidants, pharmaceuticals, dyes; it is also a pesticide fumigant for grain.

EWG Research on acrylonitrile


Health Effects related to acrylonitrile: Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

Routes of Exposure related to acrylonitrile:

  • Environment: industrial water pollution
  • Water

More chemicals in Volatile and semivolatile organic compounds (VOCs and SVOCs): ethylene oxide, formic acid, propane, propylene, chlorobutanol, butyl alcohol, butoxyethanol, methyl acrylate, tame, ethyl-t-butyl ether (etbe), view all...