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Irritant

"substance that can cause irritation of the skin, eyes, or respiratory system. Effects may be acute from a single high level exposure, or chronic from repeated low-level exposures to such compounds as chlorine, nitrogen dioxide, and nitric acid."

Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency, Terms of Environment

   
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