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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Aromatics

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

A type of hydrocarbon, such as benzene or toluene, with a specific type of ring structure. Aromatics are sometimes added to gasoline in order to increase octane. Some aromatics are toxic.

Artesian (aquifer or well)

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Water held under pressure in porous rock or soil confined by impermeable geological formations.

Asbestos

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

A mineral fibre that can pollute air or water and cause cancer or asbestosis when inhaled. EPA has banned or severely restricted its use in manufacturing and construction.

Procedures to control fibre release from asbestos-containing materials in a building or to remove them entirely, including removal, encapsulation, repair, enclosure, encasement, and operations and ...

Asbestos assessment

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

In the asbestos-in-schools program, the evaluation of the physical condition and potential for damage of all friable asbestos containing materials and thermal insulation systems.