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Hazardous Property
POP
Persistent organic pollutant
A hazardous organic chemical compound that is resistant to biodegradation and thus remains in the environment for a long period of time
Definition
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Persistent organic pollutant
A hazardous organic chemical compound that is resistant to biodegradation and thus remains in the environment for a long period of time
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HP15
Waste capable of exhibiting a hazardous property listed above not directly displayed by the original waste
This is the last HP code in the list.