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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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homogeneous area

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

In accordance with Asbestos Hazard and Emergency Response Act (AHERA) definitions, an area of surfacing materials, thermal surface insulation, or miscellaneous material that is ...

hood capture efficiency

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Ratio of the emissions captured by a hood and directed into a control or disposal device, expressed as a percent of all emissions.

household hazardous waste

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Hazardous products used and disposed of by residential as opposed to industrial consumers. Includes paints, stains, varnishes, solvents, pesticides, and other materials or ...

household waste (domestic waste)

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Solid waste, composed of garbage and rubbish, which normally originates in a private home or apartment house. Domestic waste may contain a significant amount of toxic or hazardous ...

human equivalent dose

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

A dose which, when administered to humans, produces an effect equal to that produced by a dose in animals.

human exposure evaluation

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Describing the nature and size of the population exposed to a substance and the magnitude and duration of their exposure.

human health risk

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

The likelihood that a given exposure or series of exposures may have damaged or will damage the health of individuals.