Acrylamide: Sources of emissions
Industry sources
Acrylamide may be released into the environment from waste during acrylamide production and the manufacture of polyacrylamides and other polymers.
Diffuse sources, and industry sources included in diffuse emissions data
Environmental contamination may result from disposal on land or from leaching of the residual monomer from polyacrylamides. It may also be present in water ways. Acrylamide remains in water after water treatment with polyacrylamides because it is very water soluble and is not readily adsorbed by sediment. Release to water also occurs from acrylamide-based sewer grouting and wastepaper recycling.
Natural sources
No natural sources.
Transport sources
No mobile sources.
Consumer products
Treated water and a broad range of synthetic consumer goods including textiles and paper.
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