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Agricultural chemicals
Includes chemicals designed for agricultural use for protection of crops from fungus and insects, as well as for the growth and protection of plants.
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Agricultural chemicals > Pesticides 
insecticide
Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides
A pesticide compound specifically used to kill or prevent the growth of insects.
Inspection and Maintenance (I/M)
Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides
1. Activities to ensure that vehicles' emission controls work properly. 2. Also applies to wastewater treatment plants and other anti-pollution facilities and processes.
institutional waste
Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides
Waste generated at institutions such as schools, libraries, hospitals, prisons, etc.
instream use
Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides
Water use taking place within a stream channel; e.g., hydro-electric power generation, navigation, water quality improvement, fish propagation, recreation.
integrated exposure assessment
Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides
Cumulative summation (over time) of the magnitude of exposure to a toxic chemical in all media.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides
A mixture of chemical and other, non-pesticide, methods to control pests.
integrated waste management
Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides
Using a variety of practices to handle municipal solid waste; can include source reduction, recycling, incineration, and landfilling.
Sub-categories
- Fungicides (58)
- Herbicides (125)
- Insecticides (20)
- Nitrogen fertilizers (16)
- Organic fertilizers (43)
- Pesticides (35135)
- Potassium fertilizers (300)
- Urea (21)