 This condensation, one of the Maillard reactions followed by dehydrogenation produces "N"-(D-glucos-1-yl)-L-asparagine, which upon pyrolysis generates some acrylamide.The majority of acrylamide is used to manufacture various polymers, especially polyacrylamide used as a thickening agent and in water treatment.Acrylamide is classified as an extremely hazardous substance in the United States as defined in Section 302 of the U.S.