hazardous substances
Chemicals requiring caution
Hazardous substances are materials that pose a risk to health, safety, or the environment due to their chemical, physical, or biological properties.
The term encompasses toxins, carcinogens, flammable materials, corrosives, and radioactive substances, among others.
In regulatory contexts, hazardous substances are specifically defined and listed by agencies like the EPA or OSHA, triggering requirements for labeling, handling, storage, and disposal.
Workers must be trained before handling hazardous substances.
- carcinogensSubstances promoting tumor growth
- mutagensAgents causing genetic alterations
- teratogensAgents causing fetal malformations
- heavy metalsDense metallic environmental contaminants
- lead paintPigment containing heavy metal
toxic chemicals · toxic waste · pesticide residues · pathogens · flammable liquids · prions · microplastics · radioactive isotopes · chemical exposure · oil spills · nuclear fallout · asbestos · biowaste · biohazard symbol · solvents · poison · skull and crossbones · PCBs
- workplace safetyworkplace safety, PPE, safety standards, worker safety, goggles
- toxicologytoxicology, poison, toxin, venom, toxicity
hazardous substanceseco-friendly materials
Substances minimizing environmental harm