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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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zone of saturation

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

The layer beneath the surface of the land in which all openings are filled with water.

confidential statement of formula (CSF)

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

A list showing the identity of the ingredients (both active and inert) contained in a pesticide formulation.

cradle-to-grave or manifest system

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

A procedure in which hazardous wastes are identified as they are produced and are followed through further treatment, transportation, and disposal by a series of permanent, ...

cumulative assessment group (CAG)

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

A subset of chemicals selected from a common mechanism group for inclusion in a refined quantitative estimate of risk.

data evaluation reviews (DERS)

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

OPP's evaluation of data supporting registration of a pesticide. See also Science review, Cleared review.

environmental response team (ERT)

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

EPA's group of highly trained scientists and engineers based in Edison, NJ and Cincinnati, OH who back up the federal On-Scene Coordinator. The ERT's capabilities include ...

EPA registration number (EPA Reg. No)

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

A two-part number assigned by EPA to identify each pesticide product registration (e.g., 1253-79). The first number is company number, the second number (after the dash) is the ...