Hazardous Chemical

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-012917",
  "term": "Hazardous Chemical",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. EPA's designation for any hazardous material that requires a Material Safety Data Sheet. Such substances are capable of producing adverse physical effects (fire, explosion, etc.) or adverse health effects (cancer, dermatitis, etc.).\n\n2. An EPA designation for any hazardous material requiring an MSDS under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard. Such substances are capable of producing fires and explosions or adverse health effects like cancer and dermatitis. Hazardous chemicals are distinct from hazardous waste.\n\n3. Any hazardous chemical as defined under 29 CFR 1910.1200(c), except that this term does not include:(1) Any food, food additive, color additive, drug, or cosmetic regulated by the Food and Drug Administration.(2) Any substance present as a solid in any manufactured item to the extent exposure to the substance does not occur under normal conditions of use.(3) Any substance to the extent it is used:(i) For personal, family, or household purposes, or is present in the same form and concentration as a product packaged for distribution and use by the general public. Present in the same form and concentration as a product packaged for distribution and use by the general public means a substance packaged in a similar manner and present in the same concentration as the substance when packaged for use by the general public, whether or not it is intended for distribution to the general public or used for the same purpose as when it is packaged for use by the general public;(ii) In a research laboratory or hospital or other medical facility under the direct supervision of a technically qualified individual; or(iii) In routine agricultural operations or is a fertilizer held for sale by a retailer to the ultimate customer. [40 CFR 355.61 (CFR 2013)]",
  "subject": "Chemicals, toxics and pesticides",
  "see_also": [
    "Hazardous Substance"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Pesticides Glossary",
    "Terms of Environment",
    "40 CFR 370.66 (CFR 2013)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/hazardous-chemical/"
}