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hazardous substance
hazardous substanceA substance which, by reason of being explosive, flammable, poisonous, corrosive, oxidizing, or otherwise harmful, is likely to cause death or injury.hazardous substance
hazardous substanceGenerally defined as a substance posing imminent and substantial danger to public health and welfare or the environment. The Superfund hazardous substances are specifically defined by inclusion lists within the following legislation: • Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) • Clean Water Act • Resources Conservation and Recovery Act • Clean Air Act • Toxic Substances Control Act AcronymsSeeheadset |