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potentially harmful substance [1 record]

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Record 1 2013-06-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pollutants
  • Toxicology
DEF

A substance that, when present in sufficient concentration or amount, may be harmful to humans or the environment.

OBS

It may be present naturally or as a result of human activity.

OBS

potentially harmful substance: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Agents de pollution
  • Toxicologie
DEF

Substance qui, lorsqu'elle est présente en concentration ou en quantité suffisante, peut être dangereuse pour les êtres humains ou l'environnement.

OBS

Elle peut être présente soit du fait de l'activité de l'homme, soit naturellement.

OBS

substance potentiellement dangereuse : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO).

Spanish

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