
40 CFR 302.4 -- Hazardous substances and reportable quantities.
(b) Unlisted hazardous substances. A solid waste, as defined in 40 CFR 261.2, which is not excluded from regulation as a hazardous waste under 40 CFR 261.4 (b), is a hazardous substance under …
CERCLA Hazardous Substances Defined | US EPA
Dec 29, 2025 · CERCLA section 103 release reporting requirements apply to "hazardous substances." How are CERCLA hazardous substances defined? CERCLA section 101(14), as amended, defines …
Chemical Hazards and Toxic Substances - Overview | Occupational …
What are chemical hazards and toxic substances? Chemical hazards and toxic substances pose a wide range of health hazards (such as irritation, sensitization, and carcinogenicity) and physical hazards …
What Is a Hazardous Substance? Definition and Types
Mar 9, 2026 · A hazardous substance is any material that can cause death, disease, cancer, genetic mutations, or other serious harm to people or the environment after exposure. That broad definition, …
Hazardous Substances: A Comprehensive Guide | SafetyCulture
Jun 25, 2025 · What are Hazardous Substances? Hazardous substances are materials that can cause harm to humans, animals, or the environment. These substances can be found in many forms, such …
What Is a Hazardous Substance? Legal Definitions by Context
Dec 16, 2025 · Defining Hazardous Substances for Environmental Cleanup When a material is released or threatens to be released into the environment, the definition of a hazardous substance is …
set forth a list of hazardous substances; identify reportable quantities for the spill or release of hazardous substances; prohibit the unauthorized release of hazardous substances; and establish …
Hazardous Substance Designations and Release Notifications
Dec 4, 2019 · Hazardous Substance Designations and Release Notifications The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) provides for the cleanup of …
What Is Hazardous Material? - NFPA
Apr 15, 2022 · NFPA 400 defines a hazardous material as: A chemical or substance that is classified as a physical hazard material or a health hazard material, whether the chemical or substance is in …
What is a hazardous substance? - The Institute for Environmental ...
Jun 17, 2025 · What is a Hazardous Substance? A Comprehensive Guide A hazardous substance is any material that poses a risk to human health or the environment due to its chemical or physical …