What Causes Toxic Waste ?
| The toxic or hazardous waste refers to a broad category of substances. There are actually five criteria according to EPA which defines toxic wastes. Any of these criterions can make a substance toxic. |
Any of these criterions can make a substance toxic. The toxic wastes either solid or liquid have the following five characters – corrosivity, ignitability, toxicity, reactivity, and posing hazards to the environment or biological organisms. According to Title 40 of Code of Federal Regulations the following process cause toxic wastes in the environment.More...
Effects Of Toxic Waste
 Toxic wastes can cause serious injury to health and at times may be responsible for creating havoc in an area. The toxic waste is often used as an interchange for hazardous waste. The toxic wastes either solid or liquid have the following five characters – corrosivity, ignitability, toxicity, reactivity, and posing hazards to the environment or biological organisms. According to Title 40 of Code of Federal Regulations the toxic waste comes from sources like – pesticides, mining wastes, industrial wastes, radioactive wastes and others.More...
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