This was forwarded to me today from the EHS office. Acrylonitrile's formula H2C=CH-CN. Nerd humor based on a CN triple bond.
"Acrylic" is a common textile material. It is favored for its wool-like feel and commonly used in socks. "Acrylic' is really polyacrylonitrile. Polyacrylonitrile is a nice way of saying polyvinyl cyanide. Do you think anyone would buy socks made from polyvinyl cyanide? If you knock some socks off the shelf in your local discount store, do not run up to the clerk and announce, "There is a polyvinyl cyanide spill in aisle 10'.Enjoy Fall Break!
Augh,,,that's terrible. >.<
I hope you have an excellent break too!