Description
Acrylonitrile is a volatile and flammable gas. It does not occur naturally and there is no evidence that chemical reactions may lead to its formation in the atmosphere. It is used primarily in the fabrication of acrylic fiber, resins, rubbers, and elastomers. The major industrial sectors contributing to acrylonitrile emissions in Canada, in order of importance, are the chemical and chemical products sector, transportation equipment industries and plastic product industries. The National Pollutant Release Inventory reports that there are no major emissions of acrylonitrile from industrial facilities in Alberta. No published literature could be found on the direct effects (through the atmosphere) of acrylonitrile exposure to terrestrial plants. The primary route of acrylonitrile exposure for the general public and animals would be through inhalation. However, it is unlikely that significant exposure to acrylonitrile would occur in the absence of an industrial source or hazardous waste facility emitting this substance.
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March 1, 2002
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70 pages
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Environment (1971-1992, 1999-2011)
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Date Created
2002-03-01
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2016-01-25T21:32:32.572912
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2002-03-01
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2002-03-01
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ISBN (pdf)
0778522601
ISBN (print)
077852258X
NEOS catalogue key
2769732
Local Identifier
T/663
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Environment and Parks