English Abstract This report serves as a base for the discussion aimed
at the decision whether an integrated criteria document on acrolein should
be drawn up, and, if so, for determining the contents of such an integrated
criteria document. It is difficult to estimate the risks of acrolein for
man and ecosystems. Emissions are not quantified. Data indicate that
acrolein is or may be present in water, soil, air and foodstuff, the
concentration levels not known or only scarcely available. Effect studies
are insufficient to derive toxicological limit values for man and
ecosystems. Toxicological limit values indicate that acrolein may occur at
concentration levels that exceed the maximum acceptable risk levels for both
man and ecosystems. It is suggested to investigate some parts of the
causality chain of acrolein before drawing up an integrated criteria
document on this compound. Priority in this matter should be given to the
compartment air and to man. This report provides several
recommendations.
