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Irritant  

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  • 1. An irritant is a material that is not a corrosive, but which can cause reversible inflammation or irritation to a body surface, including eyes, respiratory tract, skin or mucous membranes, upon contact. (https://ehss.syr.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/GD200-21-Irritants.pdf). 2. Substances that may cause injuries to the skin, the eyes or the airways after a single exposure. (European Agency for Safety and Health at Work)

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