Allyl alcohol

Made and used in chemical manufacturing and labs; releases can occur during production, use, or spills [1][2].

Breathing vapors at work, skin or eye contact (it can be absorbed through skin), or, rarely, from air or water near a facility during a release [1][2].

Causes strong eye and respiratory irritation; high exposures can lead to severe eye injury, breathing problems, and systemic toxicity, especially liver damage (partly due to conversion to acrolein). Severe cases can be fatal [1][2].

Workers handling allyl alcohol; people near industrial sites during accidents; individuals with asthma or liver disease may be more susceptible [1][2].

At work, use closed systems and local exhaust; wear chemical-resistant gloves and goggles/face shield; avoid skin contact; follow spill and emergency procedures. In the community, follow local alerts and move upwind during releases [1][2].