The dose level at which a substance produces a toxic effect. The quantities and exposures necessary to cause these effects can vary widely. Database of toxic releases in the United States compiled from SARA Title III Section 313 reports. A chemical or mixture that may present an unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment. The degree to which a substance or mixture of substances can harm humans or animals.
Acute toxicity involves harmful effects in an organism through a single or short-term exposure.
Chronic toxicity is the ability of a substance or mixture of substances to cause harmful effects over an extended period, usually upon repeated or continuous exposure sometimes lasting for the entire life of the exposed organism. Subchronic toxicity is the ability of the substance to cause effects for more than one year but less than the lifetime of the exposed organism. An examination, summary, and interpretation of a hazardous substance to determine levels of exposure and associated health effects. Also applies to water pollution. Facility where solid waste is transferred from collection vehicles to larger trucks or rail cars for longer distance transport.