ACRYLAMIDE 2-Propenamide; prop-2-enamide; Propenamide

Acrylamide is a colorless, odorless, crystalline solid thatcan react violently when melted. When it is heated, sharpfumes may be released.Acrylamide is used to make polyacrylamide, which ismainly used in treating waste water discharge from watertreatment plants and industrial processes.In addition, acrylamide and polyacrylamides are used inthe production of dyes and organic chemicals, contactlenses, cosmetics and toiletries, permanent-press fabrics,paper and textile production, pulp and paper production,ore processing, sugar refining, and as a chemical groutingagent and soil stabilizer for the construction of tunnels,sewers, wells and reservoirs.Acrylamide is formed in foods that are rich incarbohydrates when they are fried, grilled, or baked.