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Toxic
Any substance which can enter our body by means of inhaling, swallowing or absorbing through the skin is a toxic substance and can be poisonous. Examples of toxic substances are paint fumes, gases, dust, solvents.....
Dust is an example of a toxic substance, when airborne can be inhaled and the small particles can slowly damage our health
Harmful
Any substance that can harm us physically can be classed as harmful. An example of a harmful substance is Acid. Acid will burn when in contact with our skin
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What is the difference between a toxic substance and harmful one?
Toxic means poisonous, harmful does not, it can mean almost anything you want it to mean.
Is boron beneficial or harmful?
pure boron is not itself harmful, although many of the forms in which it appears are toxic or somewhat toxic.
Is the graphite in pencils harmful?
No, it is non-toxic.
How do you spell toxic?
That is the correct spelling of the word "toxic" (poisonous).
Is nitrogen dioxide harmful?
Yes, nitrogen dioxide is harmful. It is a pollutant which is toxic if inhaled.
What is the difference between a toxic substance and harmful one?
Toxic means poisonous, harmful does not, it can mean almost anything you want it to mean.
What is the difference between toxic and non toxic bread molds?
Natural
What is the Safety Symbol for bleach?
flammable or toxic
What is difference between flammable gas and toxic gas?
Flammable gas will burn. Toxic gas is poisonous. A gas can be toxic, but not flammable, flammable but not toxic, both, or neither.
Is boron beneficial or harmful?
pure boron is not itself harmful, although many of the forms in which it appears are toxic or somewhat toxic.
What are harmful effects of hydrocarbons?
they are toxic!
Is the harvest of uranium toxic or harmful?
Uranium is a toxic and radioactive chemical element.
What are synonyms for poisonous?
harmful, deadly, toxic
Is the graphite in pencils harmful?
No, it is non-toxic.
Which vitamins can be harmful or toxic to the body?
please answer
What are toxic materials?
Toxic materials is a general description of anything which is poisonous or harmful to man, animals, plant life or the environment.
How do you spell toxic?
That is the correct spelling of the word "toxic" (poisonous).
