This is a factsheet about a chemical that may be found in some public or private drinking water supplies.
Acrylamide is an organic solid of white, odorless, flake-like crystals.
The greatest use of acrylamide is as a coagulant aid in drinking water treatment. The list of trade names given below may help you find out whether you are using this chemical at home or work. In 1974, Congress passed the Safe Drinking Water Act. This law requires EPA to determine safe levels of chemicals in drinking water which do or may cause health problems. These non-enforceable levels, based solely on possible health risks and exposure, are called Maximum Contaminant Level Goals.