What is Acrylonitrile?
CAS#: 000107-13-1
Acrylonitrile is a colorless, liquid, man-made chemical with
a sharp, onion- or garlic-like odor. It can be dissolved in
water and evaporates quickly.
Acrylonitrile is used to make other chemicals such as plastics,
synthetic rubber, and acrylic fibers. A mixture of acrylonitrile
and carbon tetrachloride was used as a pesticide in the past;
however, all pesticide uses have stopped.
Related Resources for Acrylonitrile
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CERCLA Priority List of Hazardous Substances
Prioritization of substances based on a combination of their
frequency, toxicity, and potential for human exposure at
National Priorities List (NPL) sites.
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Medical Management Guidelines (MMGs) for Acute Chemical
Exposures
Publication intended to aid emergency department physicians
and other emergency healthcare professionals who manage
acute exposures resulting from chemical incidents.
- Minimal Risk Levels (MRLs)
Intended to serve as a screening tool to help public health
professionals decide where to look more closely.
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Public Health Statement
Summary about a hazardous substance taken from Chapter One
of its respective ATSDR Toxicological Profile.
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ToxFAQ
Fact sheet that answers the most frequently asked questions
about a contaminant and its health effects.
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Toxicological Profile
Succinctly characterizes the toxicologic and adverse health
effects information for a hazardous substance.
