Glossary “chemical reaction” Definition:
Formation of a new substance when two or more substances are brought together.

Glossary “Chemical Reference Center” Definition:
A part of the Chemical Manufacturers Association which provides general, non-emergency information about chemicals through an 800 toll-free phone number.

Glossary “chemical energy” Definition:
Form of potential energy released or stored during chemical reactions.

Glossary “chemical fire extinguisher” Definition:
Type of fire extinguisher that used dry chemicals to extinguish a fire.

Glossary “chemical gasket” Definition:
A liquid or putty-like substance, similar to RTV, used as a substitute for a solid gasket.

Glossary “chemical hazards” Definition:
Hazard concerns primarily, cut not exclusively, from solvents, fuels, asbestos, and antifreeze.

Glossary “chemical instability” Definition:
Undesired condition that exists when a contaminant causes a fluid, such as refrigerant, to break down into a harmful chemical.