Hazard

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005118",
  "term": "Hazard",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The inherent property of a chemical agent to cause an adverse effect when a particular organism is exposed to it. This property is an intrinsic characteristic of the substance itself, independent of the dose, exposure route, or duration. Hazard is distinct from risk, which is the probability of an adverse effect occurring under specific conditions of exposure.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "adverse effect",
    "exposure"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2004, 76, 1033. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicokinetics (IUPAC Recommendations 2003)' on page 1054 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200476051033)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/hazard/"
}