Are There Specific Categories for Hazardous Characteristics?
Yes, hazardous characteristics can be categorized based on their effects. These include: - Acute Toxicity: Refers to adverse effects occurring shortly after exposure to a substance. - Chronic Toxicity: Pertains to long-term effects that develop over prolonged exposure. - Carcinogenicity: The potential of a substance to cause cancer. - Mutagenicity: The ability of a substance to induce genetic mutations. - Reproductive Toxicity: Effects on reproductive capabilities and offspring.
