owner of Aksa Akrilik died from lung cancer related to acrylonitrile exposure.

Occurrence

Microorganisms containing nitrile hydratase enzymes (NHase) degrade harmful acrylonitrile.

Acrylonitrile has been detected at the sub-ppm level at industrial sites. It persists in the air for up to a week. It decomposes by reacting with oxygen and hydroxyl radical to form formyl cyanide and formaldehyde. Acrylonitrile

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