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Nominated Substances: Acrylamide
Nomination Date: 07/25/2002
Nominator: NIEHS
Rationale: Acrylamide has been extensively studied for toxicity but recent studies showing unsuspected high levels of acrylamide in various foodstuffs have raised intense interest over potential health risks. A number of toxicological data gaps still exist for assessing risks of dietary exposure.
NTP Principles: not specified