Acrylonitrile

Toxicological Profile
For Public Health

At a glance

NCEH/ATSDR uses independent peer review to ensure its Toxicological Profile for acrylonitrile uses appropriate scientific methods and high-quality data in characterizing toxicological and adverse health effects.

Details

Title: Toxicological Profile for Acrylonitrile

Subject of Planned Report: The ATSDR toxicological profile succinctly characterizes the toxicologic and adverse health effects for the substance being described.

Purpose of Planned Report: The purpose of the toxicological profile is to provide a source of toxicological and epidemiological data on hazardous substances to support public health assessment efforts.

Type of Dissemination: ISI

Timing of Review (including deferrals): February 2023; January 2025 (unpublished studies)

Type of Review (panel, individual or alternative procedure): Individual

Opportunities for the Public to Comment (how and when): ATSDR made a draft of this profile available for public comment.

Peer Reviewers Provided with Public Comments before the Review: No

Number of Reviewers: 5

Primary Disciplines or Expertise: toxicology; environmental health; epidemiology

Reviewers Selected by (agency or designated outside organization): CDC/ATSDR

Public Nominations Requested for Reviewers: No

Reviewers

Academic and Professional Credentials

PhD
FACE

Current Position Title

Professor Emeritus, Biostatistics and Epidemiology


Organizational Affiliation(s)

University of Pittsburgh
Department of Biostatistics
Graduate School of Public Health

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

  • Epidemiology
  • Biostatistics

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No

Academic and Professional Credentials

PhD
MPH

Current Position Title

Investigator


Organizational Affiliation(s)

National Cancer Institute
Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology Branch

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

  • Epidemiology
  • Environmental health
  • Occupational health

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No

Academic and Professional Credentials

PhD
DVM

Current Position Title

Pathologist


Organizational Affiliation(s)

The Burlington HC Research Group, Inc.
University of Vermont, Department of Pathology

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

Pathology

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No

Academic and Professional Credentials

PhD

Current Position Title

Professor


Organizational Affiliation(s)

University of Rochester Medical Center
Department of Environmental Medicine

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

Environmental health

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No

Academic and Professional Credentials

MD
PhD

Current Position Title

Professor and Chair, Department of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences


Organizational Affiliation(s)

Texas A&M University College of Vet Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

  • Pathology
  • Toxicology
  • Veterinary medicine

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No

Resources

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Content Source
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
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Published: October 7, 2026
Updated: September 25, 2026

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