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Hazardous Substances

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Definition: Substances which, upon release into the atmosphere, water, or soil, or which, in direct contact with the skin, eyes, or mucous membranes, or as additives to food, cause health risks to humans or animals through absorption, inhalation, or ingestion. The concept includes safe handling, transportation, and storage of these substances.  note category: do not confuse with HAZARDOUS WASTE; "includes safe handling, transport & storage"   
See Also Hazardous Waste 		Other names Substances, Toxic Environmental; Substances, Hazardous; Substances, Environmental Toxic; Materials, Hazardous; Hazards, Health; Environmental Toxic Substances; Toxic Environmental Substances; Health Hazards; Hazards, Environmental; Environmental Substances, Toxic; Environmental Hazards; Chemicals, Hazardous; Toxic Substances, Environmental; Hazardous Materials; Hazardous Chemicals; Biohazards
Substances having this pharmacologic action: lead nitrate
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
ammonium dinitramide  0   *Quaternary Ammonium Compounds *Nitrites Hazardous Substances. Toxicol In Health 1995 Jul-Aug;11(4):437-48
HCFC 225  135151-96-1 HCFC 225  *Chlorofluorocarbons Hazardous Substances. Fundam Appl Toxicol 1992 May;18(4):590-5

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