Chemicals and Waste
Definition(s)
A product from a manufacturing process that is not considered the principal material. (Source: GEMET/MGH); in the context of environment it is defined as an unintended chemical compound that is formed by a chemical reaction (Source: BRS)
Hierarchy
Broader: chemical
In other languages
French
sous-produit
Russian
сопутствующий продукт
Spanish
subproducto
Chinese, Simplified
副产品
Arabic
منتج ثانوي
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with by-product
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Basel Convention | 1 document |
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Stockholm Convention | 6 documents |