Harmful substance

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005106",
  "term": "Harmful substance",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A chemical or material that, through its inherent properties, can cause adverse effects to human health or the environment upon exposure. These effects can range from irritation to severe toxicity, carcinogenicity, or reproductive harm. Such substances are typically regulated by national and international safety standards.",
  "synonyms": [
    "noxious substance"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "health"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1232 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/harmful-substance/"
}