1. Hazardous:
Hazardous substances pose a threat to the health, property, or the environment due to their physical a chemical properties. These materials are flammable, corrosive, reactive or explosive.
Examples:
- Flammable: Gasoline
- Reactive: Sodium metal
- Corrosive: Sulfuric acid
- Explosive: Fireworks
2. Toxic:
Toxic materials mainly harm living organisms, causing adverse health effects such as poisoning, cancer, or organ damage. Toxic substances can be chemical, biological, or radiological in nature.
Examples:
- Chemical: Mercury
- Biological: Botulinum toxin
- Radiological: Uranium
