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Toxic means poisonous, harmful does not, it can mean almost anything you want it to mean.

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What is the difference between toxic and harmful?

Toxic Any substance which can enter our body by means of inhaling, swallowing or absorbing through the skin is a toxic substance and can be poisonous. Examples of toxic substances are paint fumes, gases, dust, solvents..... Dust is an example of a toxic substance, when airborne can be inhaled and the small particles can slowly damage our health Harmful Any substance that can harm us physically can be classed as harmful. An example of a harmful substance is Acid. Acid will burn when in contact with our skin


What is the difference between a irritant and a harmful substance?

An irritant substance causes irritation or inflammation to the skin, eyes, or respiratory system upon contact or inhalation, but typically does not cause long-term damage. A harmful substance, on the other hand, can cause direct damage or adverse health effects to the body when exposed to it, potentially leading to serious health consequences. Harmful substances often have toxic properties that can cause injury or illness.


What is the term given to substance produce by thr paper industry that is harmful to organisms?

The substance produced by the paper industry that is harmful to organisms is called "black liquor." It is a byproduct of the pulping process and contains toxic chemicals such as lignin and hemicellulose, which can be harmful if not properly treated before being released into the environment.


What is synonym of toxic?

Poisonous is a synonym for toxic.


Why can a substance that is more stable also cause more harmful toxic effects than a substance that is less stable?

Stability and toxicity are almost entirely unrelated in general, so any question assuming they are related is unanswerable (in the legal venacular, "assumes facts not in evidence"). Perhaps if you were more specific ("why is compound X, which is stable, more toxic than compound Y, which is not stable?") we could answer, but the answer would likely be the same if you left out the entirely irrelevant parts about stability and just asked "Why is X more toxic than Y?".

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What is the difference between toxic and harmful?

Toxic Any substance which can enter our body by means of inhaling, swallowing or absorbing through the skin is a toxic substance and can be poisonous. Examples of toxic substances are paint fumes, gases, dust, solvents..... Dust is an example of a toxic substance, when airborne can be inhaled and the small particles can slowly damage our health Harmful Any substance that can harm us physically can be classed as harmful. An example of a harmful substance is Acid. Acid will burn when in contact with our skin


What is the difference between a irritant and a harmful substance?

An irritant substance causes irritation or inflammation to the skin, eyes, or respiratory system upon contact or inhalation, but typically does not cause long-term damage. A harmful substance, on the other hand, can cause direct damage or adverse health effects to the body when exposed to it, potentially leading to serious health consequences. Harmful substances often have toxic properties that can cause injury or illness.


A hazardous substance which causes inflammation through prolonged contact with the skin is categorized as a harmful substance a toxic substance or a corrosive substance?

corrosive


Are there any substances in the world that are completely non-toxic?

No substance in the world is completely non-toxic, as all substances can be harmful in large enough quantities.


Are apples harmful?

No, but apple seeds contain a toxic substance.


What is the difference between toxic and non toxic bread molds?

Natural


What is an antidote?

An antidote is a substance that can counteract or neutralize the effects of a poison or toxic substance in the body. It is used to treat poisoning or overdose by preventing the harmful effects of the toxic substance.


How do you spell pullution?

The word is spelled, "pollution" (harmful or unwanted materials within a substance or environment). Examples : trash, toxic chemicals, noise.


How can a substance that is ordinarily considered a pollutant become a pollutant?

This happens when unharmful materials mixed to a toxic or a harmful subatance. When this happens it will considered a pollutant


How can a substance that is not ordinarily not considered a pollutant become a pollutant?

This happens when unharmful materials mixed to a toxic or a harmful subatance. When this happens it will considered a pollutant


What is the Safety Symbol for bleach?

flammable or toxic


What is the term given to substance produce by thr paper industry that is harmful to organisms?

The substance produced by the paper industry that is harmful to organisms is called "black liquor." It is a byproduct of the pulping process and contains toxic chemicals such as lignin and hemicellulose, which can be harmful if not properly treated before being released into the environment.