Terms Related to Hazardous Substances

• Hazardous Waste

  Waste products which, upon release into the atmosphere, water or soil, cause health risks to humans or animals through skin contact, inhalation or ingestion. Hazardous ...

• Food Additive

  Substances which are of little or no nutritive value, but are used in the processing or storage of foods or animal feed, especially in the ...

• Allergic Contact Dermatitides

  A contact dermatitis due to allergic sensitization to various substances. These substances subsequently produce inflammatory reactions in the skin of those who have acquired hypersensitivity ...

• Excitotoxin

  Toxic substances from microorganisms, plants or animals that interfere with the functions of the nervous system. Most venoms contain neurotoxic substances. Myotoxins are included in ...

• Allergic Contact Dermatitis

  A contact dermatitis due to allergic sensitization to various substances. These substances subsequently produce inflammatory reactions in the skin of those who have acquired hypersensitivity ...

• Emollients

  Oleagenous substances used topically to soothe, soften or protect skin or mucous membranes. They are used also as vehicles for other dermatologic agents.

• Allergic Eczematous Dermatitis

  A contact dermatitis due to allergic sensitization to various substances. These substances subsequently produce inflammatory reactions in the skin of those who have acquired hypersensitivity ...