If any chemical, either alone or in combination with other substances, has the potential to threaten human health or the environment, it is considered to be a hazardous chemical. Chemicals are a natural part of our environment. Even though we may not think about it, we use hazardous chemicals everyday.
Chemicals are essential for modern living.
They keep our food fresh, fuel our cars, sanitize our water, and disinfect our sinks. Hazardous chemicals are also used in the production of many of the household products you use. They are transported into and through our community on a regular basis by truck, rail, air, water, and pipeline. Chemicals are a natural and important part of our environment. Under certain conditions, however, chemicals can be poisonous or have a harmful effect on your health.