Hazard evaluation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005121",
  "term": "Hazard evaluation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The scientific process of determining the intrinsic properties of a substance or agent that can cause adverse effects. This involves identifying the types of harm, the target organs, and the dose-response characteristics. It establishes whether a substance is capable of causing harm and under what conditions, forming a basis for subsequent risk assessment.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 894 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/hazard-evaluation/"
}