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EAN 9780118856461 · Health and Safety Executive (HSE) · public health & preventive medicine
9780118856461Plain-language summary of each regulated substance found above, drawn from public regulatory data.
Acrylonitrile is a chemical used to make plastics, synthetic fibers, and rubber. You might encounter it in products like acrylic clothing, car parts, or food containers. It is also a building block for certain adhesives and resins. California’s Proposition 65 lists acrylonitrile because it can cause cancer. The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) classifies it as a carcinogen, meaning long-term exposure may increase cancer risk. This listing is based on scientific studies showing the chemical can damage DNA and lead to tumor formation in lab animals. Acrylonitrile is also known as 2-propenenitrile or vinyl cyanide. It was added to the Proposition 65 list on July 1, 1987. The regulation requires businesses to warn Californians about significant exposures to this chemical. This summary draws on public regulatory data; the linked source is authoritative. Source: California OEHHA Proposition 65 List (https://oehha.ca.gov/proposition-65/proposition-65-list).
Acrylonitrile is a synthetic chemical used mainly in industrial settings to make plastics, fibers, and synthetic rubber. You might encounter it in products like acrylic textiles, pipes, or automotive parts, but it is not allowed in cosmetics sold in the European Union. The EU Cosmetics Regulation bans acrylonitrile from any cosmetic product because it can be harmful if absorbed through the skin or inhaled. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classifies it as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans), and it can also irritate the skin and eyes. For these safety reasons, the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 lists acrylonitrile in Annex II as a prohibited substance. This means manufacturers cannot use it in items like lotions, shampoos, or makeup sold in the EU. This summary draws on public regulatory data; the linked source is authoritative.
Source: California OEHHA Proposition 65
Source: EU Regulation 1223/2009 Annex II
Source: ECHA CLP Annex VI
Source: Umweltbundesamt — Rigoletto
Source: Ministero della Salute (Italia)
Source: U.S. CDC NIOSH
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