Chemicals and Waste
Definition(s)
1) The degree of danger posed by a substance to animal or plant life. (Source: GEMET/LANDY); 2) The degree to which a substance or mixture of substances can harm humans or animals (Source: BRS)
Hierarchy
Narrower: EcotoxicityPoisoning
Related concepts from Law and Environment Ontology:
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French
toxicité
Russian
токсичность
Spanish
toxicidad
Arabic
سمِّية
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with Toxicity
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Stockholm Convention | 2 documents |
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Rotterdam Convention | 1 decision |