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Hazardous Chemicals

Hazardous Materials

Hazardous Materials Accidents

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Any substance or material in a quantity or form which may be harmful to humans, animals, crops, water systems, or other elements of the environment if accidentally released. Hazardous materials include: explosives, gases (compressed, liquefied, or dissolved), flammable and combustible liquids, flammable solids or substances, oxidizing substances, poisonous and infectious substances, radioactive materials, and corrosives. Note: If a title deals with a specific hazardous material or chemical, enter the name of the material or chemical in the subject field as it is spelled in the text.

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