irritant
Definition
Substance which, while not corrosive, causes a temporary or reversible inflammation of living tissue (such as eyes, skin, or respiratory organs) by a chemical action at the point of contact. The effects of an irritant may be acute (due to a single high level exposure) or chronic (due to repeated low level exposures).
irritant is in the Material & Occupational Safety subject.
irritant appears in the definitions of the following terms: health hazard, hazardous material and chromate waste
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