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Scientists often categorize hazardous chemicals by the type of chemical or by the effects a chemical would have on people exposed to it. The categories/types used by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are as follows:

• Biotoxins | :: View CDC List

• Blister Agents/Vesicants | :: View CDC List

• Blood Agents | :: View CDC List

• Caustics (Acids) | :: View CDC List

• Choking/Lung/Pulmonary Agents | :: View CDC List

• Incapacitating Agents | :: View CDC List

• Long-Acting Anticoagulants | :: View CDC List

• Metals | :: View CDC List

• Nerve Agents | :: View CDC List

• Organic Solvents | :: View CDC List

• Riot Control Agents/Tear Gas | :: View CDC List

• Toxic Alcohols | :: View CDC List

• Vomiting Agents | :: View CDC List

 

 
   
   
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