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Definition(s)

1) A physical or chemical agent capable of causing harm to persons, property, animals, plants or other natural resources. (Source: GEMET- FFD / HMD); 2) Any material that poses a threat to human health and/or the environment. Typical hazardous substances are toxic, corrosive, ignitable, explosive, or chemically reactive. (Source: GEMET/LEE)

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Hazardous substances
Russe
опасное вещество
Espagnol
sustancia peligrosa
Arabe
مادة خطرة

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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with matière dangereuse

You can see below a list of multilateral environment agreements. Use the links on the right to view the content tagged with matière dangereuse. This includes official treaty texts, decisions, recommendations, and other related informational documents such as publications, annuals, meetings, documents or reports.
Convention de Bâle
Convention de Stockholm
La Convention du patrimoine mondial
Convention de Barcelone
Protocole « déchets dangereux »
Governing Council
Convention sur l´eau
Convention de Bamako
Convention sur les effets transfrontières des accidents industriels
Convention de Minamata sur le mercure
ASCOBANS
Assemblée des Nations Unies pour l’environnement

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