Gases composed primarily of nitrogen, carbon dioxide, oxygen and water, plus lesser quantities of nitrogen oxides and other gases that depend on the composition of what is being burned. Source: Department of Toxic Substance Control – Calif¾rnia – USA
Mais »COMBUSTIBLE VAPOR MIXTURE
When air contains enough suspended droplets of an ignitable liquid and enough oxygen that it will. Source: Department of Toxic Substance Control – Calif¾rnia – USA
Mais »CLEANUP PROCESS
A comprehensive program for the clean-up (remediation) of a contaminated site. It involves investigation, analysis, development of a cleanup plan and implementation of that plan. Source: Department of Toxic Substance Control – Calif¾rnia – USA
Mais »CHRONIC EXPOSURE
Repeated contact with a chemical over a period of time, often involving small amounts of toxic substance.Source: Department of Toxic Substance Control – Calif¾rnia – USA
Mais »CHROMIUM
A hard, brittle, semi-gray heavy metal used in tanning, paint formulation, plating metal and plastic substances against corrosion. Known to be toxic at certain levels. In its hexavalent (verses trivalent) form, chromium is listed as a cancer-causing agent
Mais »CHROMATED COPPER ARSENATE
An insect and plant killing chemical formed from salts of three toxic metals: copper, chromium and arsenic. This salt is used extensively as a wood preservative in pressure-treating operations. It is highly toxic and dissolves in water, making it a relati
Mais »CHLOROPYRIDINES
Hydrocarbons containing chlorine, commonly used in the production of plastics. Source: Department of Toxic Substance Control – Calif¾rnia – USA
Mais »CHLOROFORM
Chloroform was once commonly used as a general anesthetic and as a flavoring agent in toothpastes, mouth wastes and cough syrups.Source: Department of Toxic Substance Control – Calif¾rnia – USA
Mais »CHLOROBENZENE
A volatile organic compound that is often used as a solvent and in the production of other chemicals. It is a colorless liquid with an almond-like odor. It is toxic. Source: Department of Toxic Substance Control – Calif¾rnia – USA
Mais »CAPACIDAD DE CAMPO
Es el contenido de humedad que existe en un medio poroso despuÚs de la eliminaci¾n del agua gravitacional. Fuente: GU?A PARA EL DISEÐO, CONSTRUCCIËN Y OPERACIËN DE RELLENOS SANITARIOS MANUALES
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