The safety data of the 76 liquid crystal components with CN-group, which we
re officially excluded from the list of 'deleterious substances' are discus
sed. The acute toxicity of the 496 liquid crystal components without CN-gro
up being used in the market and classified according the terminal groups an
d the linkages are shown. The statement on the safety of the liquid crystal
materials by the three liquid crystal material suppliers is made.