Chemical incidents
A chemical incident is the uncontrolled release of a toxic substance, potentially resulting in harm to public health and the environment. Chemical incidents can occur as a result of natural events, or as a result of accidental or intentional events. These incidents can be sudden and acute or have a slow onset when there is a âsilentâ release of a chemical. They can also range from small releases to full-scale major emergencies.
The term âchemical incidentâ might refer to anthropogenic or technological events, including:
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