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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public comment period

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

The time allowed for the members of an affected community to express views and concerns regarding an action proposed to be taken by EPA, such as a rulemaking, permit, or Superfund remedy selection.

public water system

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Any water system that regularly supplies piped water to the public for consumption, serving at least an average of 25 individuals per day for at least 60 days per year, or has at least 15 service ...

publicly owned treatment works (POTW)

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

A municipal or public service district sewage treatment system.

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

A tough, environmentally indestructible plastic that releases hydrochloric acid when burned.

glass containers

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

For recycling purposes, containers like bottles and jars for drinks, food, cosmetics and other products. When being recycled, container glass is generally separated into color categories for ...

global warming potential

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

The ratio of the warming caused by a substance to the warming caused by a similar mass of carbon dioxide. CFC-12, for example, has a GWP of 8,500, while water has a GWP of zero. (See: Class I ...

glovebag

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

A polyethylene or polyvinyl chloride bag-like enclosure affixed around an asbestos-containing source (most often thermal system insulation) permitting the material to be removed while minimizing ...