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This is a list of Extremely Hazardous Substances as defined by Section 302 of the U.S. Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act.

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The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 is a United States federal law locate at Title 42, Chapter 116 of the U.S. Code, concerned with emergency response preparedness.
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Acetone cyanohydrin is an organic compound used in the production of methyl methacrylate, the monomer of the transparent plastic polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), also known as acrylic.
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In organic chemistry, acrolein or propenal is the simplest unsaturated aldehyde. It is produced widely but is most often immediately reacted with other products due to its instability and toxicity.
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The chemical compound acrylamide (acrylic amide) has the chemical formula C3H5NO. Its IUPAC name is 2-propenamide. It is a white odourless crystalline solid, soluble in water, ethanol, ether and chloroform.
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Acrylonitrile is the chemical compound with the formula CH2CHCN. This pungent-smelling colorless liquid often appears yellow due to impurities. It is an important monomer for the manufacture of useful plastics.
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Acryloyl chloride, also known as 2-propenoyl chloride or acrylic acid chloride, is a clear, light yellow, flammable liquid with an acrid smell. It belongs to the acid chlorides group of compounds and is therefore a derivative of acrylic acid.
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Adiponitrile is the chemical compound with the formula (CH2)4(CN)2. This dinitrile is an important precursor to the polymer nylon 6.6.

Because of the industrial value of adiponitrile, many routes have been developed for its synthesis.
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Aldicarb is a carbamate insecticide with structural formula: 2-methyl-2-(methylthio)propionaldehyde O-methylcarbamoyloxime. Aldicarb is the active substance in Temik pesticide, which is effective against thrips, aphids, spider mites, lygus, fleahoppers, and leafminers but
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Aldrin is an organochlorine insecticide which is oxidized in the insect to form dieldrin, a neurotoxin. Aldrin was formerly used to kill soil insects such as termites and grasshoppers to protect crops such as corn and
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Allyl alcohol or 2-propen-1-ol is an organic compound with the formula CH2=CHCH2OH. It is a water soluble, colourless liquid with an ethanol like odour at low concentrations and a mustard-like pungent odour at higher concentration.
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Allylamine (also known as 3-aminopropene, 3-aminopropylene, monoallylamine, 2-propenamine, 2-propen-1-amine, or allyl amine) is an organic amine with the molecular formula C3H7N. It is a highly toxic and flammable colorless liquid.
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Aluminium phosphide (AlP) is a compound of aluminium and phosphorus. It is a grey-green to green-yellow solid which reacts with moisture and acids to release phosphine. CAS registry number 20859-73-8.
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Aminopterin (4-aminopteroic acid), a 4-amino analog of folic acid, is an antineoplastic drug with immunosuppressive properties used in chemotherapy. Aminopterin is a synthetic derivative of pterin.
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VG (O,O-Diethyl-S-[2-(diethylamino)ethyl] phosphorothioate) (also called Amiton or Tetram) is a "V-series" nerve agent chemically similar to the better-known VX nerve agent. Tetram is the common Russian name for the substance.
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VG (O,O-Diethyl-S-[2-(diethylamino)ethyl] phosphorothioate) (also called Amiton or Tetram) is a "V-series" nerve agent chemically similar to the better-known VX nerve agent. Tetram is the common Russian name for the substance.
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Ammonia is a compound with the formula NH3. It is normally encountered as a gas with a characteristic pungent odor. Ammonia contributes significantly to the nutritional needs of the planet as a precursor to foodstuffs and fertilizers.
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Aniline, phenylamine or aminobenzene is an organic compound with the formula C6H5NH2. It is the simplest and one of the most imporant aromatic amines, being used as a precursor to more complex chemicals.
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An aromatic amine is an amine with an aromatic substituent - that is -NH2, -NH- or nitrogen group(s) attached to an aromatic hydrocarbon, whose structure usually contains one or more benzene rings. Aniline is an example.
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Antimony pentafluoride is the chemical compound with the formula SbF5. This colourless, viscous liquid is a valuable Lewis acid and a component of the superacid fluoroantimonic acid, the strongest known acid.
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Arsenic pentoxide is an important commercial compound of arsenic. Its usage with respect to arsenic chemistry, as well as its toxicology are similar to arsenic trioxide.
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Arsenic trioxide is the most important commercial compound of arsenic, and the main starting material for arsenic chemistry. It is the highly toxic byproduct of certain kinds of ore processing, for example gold mining.
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Arsenic trichloride is the chemical compound with the formula AsCl3. This colourless liquid is a starting reagent for the synthesis of organoarsenic compounds,
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Arsine is the chemical compound with the formula AsH3. This flammable, pyrophoric, and highly toxic gas is the simplest compound of arsenic. Aside from its lethality, it finds applications in the semiconductor industry and for the synthesis of organoarsenic compounds.
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Azinphos-methyl (Guthion) is a broad spectrum organophosphate insecticide manufactured by Bayer CropScience, Gowan Co., and Makhteshim Agan.[1] Like other pesticides in this class, it owes its insecticidal properties (and human toxicity) to the fact that it is an
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Benzoyl chloride, also known as benzenecarbonyl chloride, is a colourless, fuming liquid, C6H5COCl, with an irritating odour. In the laboratory it may be prepared by distilling benzoic acid (C6H5
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An aromatic amine is an amine with an aromatic substituent - that is -NH2, -NH- or nitrogen group(s) attached to an aromatic hydrocarbon, whose structure usually contains one or more benzene rings. Aniline is an example.
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Phenylarsonic acid is the chemical compound with the formula C6H5AsO(OH)2, commonly abbreviated PhAsO3H2. This colourless solid is an organic derivative of arsenic acid, AsO(OH)3
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Benzotrichloride, is an organic compound which is a chlorinated derivative of toluene. It is principally used as a solvent and as an intermediate in the preparation of other chemical products such as dyes.
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Benzyl chloride, or α-chlorotoluene, is an organic compound consisting of a phenyl group substituted with a chloromethyl group. It can be prepared by the chlorination of toluene.
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Benzyl cyanide (synonyms include: phenylacetonitrile and α-tolunitrile) is an organic compound bearing the chemical formula C8H7N and the CAS No.: 140-29-4. It is a colorless oily liquid with an aromatic odor, and is consider to be poisonous.
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