Pesticides

Pesticides

Any chemical or substance used to kill or inhibit the growth of pests that damage or interfere with the growth of crops, shrubs, tress, timber and other vegetation useful to humans.

Industry: Agricultural chemicals

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Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

A measure of the oxygen required to oxidize all compounds, both organic and inorganic, in water.

chemical stressors

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Chemicals released to the environment through industrial waste, auto emissions, pesticides, and other human activity that can cause illnesses and even death in plants and animals.

chemical treatment

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Any one of a variety of technologies that use chemicals or a variety of chemical processes to treat waste.

Mutual aid network of chemical shippers and contractors that assigns a contracted emergency response company to provide technical support if a representative of the firm whose chemicals are involved ...

chemosterilant

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

A chemical that controls pests by preventing reproduction.

chemtrec

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

The industry-sponsored Chemical Transportation Emergency Center; provides information and/or emergency assistance to emergency responders.

Child Resistant Packaging (CRP)

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Packaging that protects children or adults from injury or illness resulting from accidental contact with or ingestion of residential pesticides that meet or exceed specific toxicity levels. Required ...