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Irritant (En)
Domain: Health and safety at work => Risk factors => Chemicals - category of danger
Grammatical category
Adjective
Definition
Non-corrosive substances and preparations are irritant when, through immediate, prolonged or repeated contact with the skin or mucous membrane, they may cause inflammation.
Definition source
Schedule 1 of The Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2002
European legislation
Directive 67/548/EEC
British legislation
The Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2002
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