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What is a hazardous substance?
A hazardous substance is anything that can harm people or the environment, like the chemicals potentially involved in the Essex industrial fire. This includes toxic, flammable, explosive, corrosive, or irritant materials. Even seemingly harmless things can be hazardous in large quantities or specific conditions, requiring careful handling and storage.
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