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Acenaphthene, groundwater, health risk limits, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Acetaminophen, groundwater, health risk limit, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Acetochlor, groundwater, health risk limits, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Acetone, groundwater, health risk limits, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Acetylene, see ACETYLENE

Acrylamide, groundwater, health risk limit, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Agent Orange, see AGENT ORANGE

Agricultural chemicals, see AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS

Agricultural production, chemicals consumed in, sales and use taxes, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2022 297A.69

Alachlor, groundwater, health risk limits, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Aminomethylphosphonic acid (AMPA), groundwater, health risk limits, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Antifreeze, disposal or recycling, Minn. Statutes 2022 115A.916

Arsenic, see ARSENIC

Asbestos, see ASBESTOS

Atrazine, groundwater, health risk limits, Minn. Rules 4717.7850, 4717.7860

Bentazon, groundwater, health risk limit, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Benzene, groundwater, health risk limits, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Benzo[a]pyrene, groundwater, health risk limit, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Benzophenone, groundwater, health risk limit, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Benzotriazole, groundwater, health risk limit, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Beryllium, national emission standards, Minn. Rules 7011.9940

Biomonitoring

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2022 144.995

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2022 144.996 to 2022 144.997

Biomonitoring, see Health risk limits under UNDERGROUND WATER POLLUTION

Biphenyl, groundwater, health risk limit, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Bisphenol A, groundwater, health risk limit, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Bisphenol-A, in children's products

Alternatives, Minn. Statutes 2022 116.9401 to 2022 116.9407

Children's food containers, bisphenol-A in, Minn. Statutes 2022 325F.174, 2022 325F.175

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2022 325F.172, 2022 325F.173

Blasting agents, see EXPLOSIVES AND BLASTING AGENTS

Brass, see BRASS

Bromodichloromethane, groundwater, health risk limit, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Calcium hypochlorite, Minn. Rules 4725.3725

Carbamazepine, groundwater, health risk limits, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Carbon tetrachloride, groundwater, health risk limits, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Carcinogens, see under CANCER

Chemical assessment teams, incident responses, hazardous materials, Minn. Rules 7514.0100 to 7514.2000

Chemical irritants

Defined, Minn. Rules 2960.0020

Secure programs for children in out-of-home placement, restrictions, Minn. Rules 2960.0360

Chemical poisoning, defined as foodborne disease outbreaks, food code, Minn. Rules 4626.0020

Chemical suppliers, records, Minn. Statutes 2022 8.16

Chemical warfare agents

Counseling services for exposure, Minn. Statutes 2022 196.05

Isolation and quarantine of persons, see BIOTERRORISM

Substances, Minn. Statutes 2022 609.712

Chemicals of high concern

Alternatives, children's products, Minn. Statutes 2022 116.9401 to 2022 116.9407

Application of law, Minn. Statutes 2022 116.9405

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2022 116.9401

Identification, Minn. Statutes 2022 116.9402

Interstate chemicals clearinghouse, Minn. Statutes 2022 116.9407

Priority chemicals, Minn. Statutes 2022 116.9401, 2022 116.9403

Safer alternatives, children's products, Minn. Statutes 2022 116.9401 to 2022 116.9407

Chlorine, Minn. Statutes 2022 17.4991, 2022 18C.531

Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC), Minn. Statutes 2022 115A.9561, 2022 116.70, 2022 116.731 to 2022 116.735, 2022 325E.38

Chromium, see CHROMIUM

Clothianidin, groundwater, health risk limits, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Coal handling facilities, air pollution standards, chemical treatments, Minn. Rules 7011.1105

Combustible, Minn. Statutes 2022 182.651, 2022 541.075

Contraceptive chemicals, wild animals, permits, Minn. Rules 6212.1750

Cyanazine, groundwater, health risk limits, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Data, environmental health tracking, Minn. Statutes 2022 144.995 to 2022 144.998

Dealers, records, subpoenas, county attorneys, Minn. Statutes 2022 388.23

Decabromodiphenyl ether, Minn. Statutes 2022 325E.387, 2022 325F.071

DEET, groundwater, health risk limits, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Definitions

Biomonitoring, Minn. Statutes 2022 144.995

Chemicals of high concern, Minn. Statutes 2022 116.9401

Environmental health tracking, Minn. Statutes 2022 144.995

Occupational safety and health, Minn. Statutes 2022 182.651

Pharmacy law, Minn. Statutes 2022 151.01

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers, Minn. Statutes 2022 325E.387

Veterans affairs, Minn. Statutes 2022 196.21

Dichlorobenzene, groundwater, health risk limit, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Dichlorodifluoromethane, groundwater, health risk limits, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Dichloroethane, groundwater, health risk limits, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Dichloroethylene, groundwater, health risk limits, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Dichloromethane, groundwater, health risk limits, Minn. Rules 4717.7850

Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, groundwater, health risk limits, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Dichloropropane, groundwater, health risk limit, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Dieldrin, groundwater, health risk limits, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Dimethenamids, groundwater, health risk limit, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Dinoseb, groundwater, health risk limits, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Dioxin, see AGENT ORANGE

Disease control chemicals, therapeutics, Minn. Statutes 2022 17.498, 2022 17.4982, 2022 17.4991

Disinfectants

Containers, pesticides, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2022 18B.135

Pesticide application, Minn. Statutes 2022 18B.095, 2022 18B.345

Emissions, health risks, Minn. Rules 4717.8000 to 4717.8500

Environmental hazards, Minn. Statutes 2022 144.995 to 2022 144.998

Environmental health tracking, generally, Minn. Statutes 2022 144.995 to 2022 144.998

Ethinylestradiol, groundwater, health risk limit, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Ethylbenzene, groundwater, health risk limits, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Ethylene glycol, groundwater, health risk limits, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Ethylene oxide, emission standards for sterilization facilities, Minn. Rules 7011.7140

Fines, hazardous chemical emergencies, Minn. Statutes 2022 299K.10

Fire retardant chemicals, see POLYBROMINATED DIPHENYL ETHERS

Firefighting foam, Minn. Statutes 2022 325F.072

Fish bait, medicated, Minn. Statutes 2022 97C.325

Flame-retardant chemicals, prohibited in children's products and upholstered furniture, Minn. Statutes 2022 325F.071

Flammable, Minn. Statutes 2022 182.651, 2022 541.075

Flourene, groundwater, health risk limit, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Fluoranthene, groundwater, health risk limits, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Fomesafen, groundwater, health risk limit, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Food and beverage service establishments, Minn. Rules 4626.0285, 4626.1620, 4626.1625

Food-washing chemicals, federal regulations, compliance, Minn. Rules 4626.1625

Formaldehyde, see FORMALDEHYDE

Fuels, see FUELS

Fumigants, cosmetologists' use, Minn. Statutes 2022 155A.355

Germicides, definitions, body art, Minn. Statutes 2022 146B.01

Great Lakes water quality, Minn. Rules 7052.0005 to 7052.0380

Green chemistry, definitions, Minn. Statutes 2022 116.9401

Groundwater protection, see UNDERGROUND WATER POLLUTION

Groundwater, contaminants in, see Health risk limits under UNDERGROUND WATER POLLUTION

Halogenated solvent cleaning, emission standards, Minn. Rules 7011.7200

Hazardous chemical emergencies

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2022 299K.01

Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act, federal, Minn. Statutes 2022 299K.01 to 2022 299K.10

Emergency Response Commission, Minn. Statutes 2022 299K.01 to 2022 299K.10

Emergency Response Office, see under PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT

Enforcement of law, Minn. Statutes 2022 299K.10

Local emergency plans, Minn. Statutes 2022 299K.05

Planning and response, Minn. Statutes 2022 299K.01 to 2022 299K.10

Reports about, Minn. Statutes 2022 299K.08

Violations and penalties, Minn. Statutes 2022 299K.10

Hazardous chemicals

Biomonitoring, Minn. Statutes 2022 144.995 to 2022 144.998

Defined as hazardous substances, Minn. Statutes 2022 182.651

Emergencies, Minn. Statutes 2022 299K.01 to 2022 299K.10

Environmental health tracking, Minn. Statutes 2022 144.995 to 2022 144.998

Lawsuits, statutes of limitations, Minn. Statutes 2022 541.075

Hazardous chemicals

Acute health risk value, Minn. Rules 4717.8050, 4717.8200

Acute toxicity effects, calculation equations, Minn. Rules 4717.8500

Air toxics, multimedia exposure, Minn. Rules 4717.8250

Benchmark concentration (BMC), Minn. Rules 4717.8050, 4717.8100, 4717.8350

Benchmark dose (BMD), Minn. Rules 4717.8050, 4717.8350

Carcinogens, see under CANCER

Chemical abstracts service registry number (CAS RN), Minn. Rules 4717.8050, 4717.8100

Chronic health risk values (chronic HRV), table of specific chemicals, Minn. Rules 4717.8100

Defined mixture, Minn. Rules 4717.8050

Emergency Response Commission, Minn. Rules 7507.0100 to 7507.0700

Endpoint of concern/endpoint, defined, Minn. Rules 4717.8050

Hazard index, multiple noncarcinogenic toxicant exposure, Minn. Rules 4717.8600

(Hb/g)A values, Minn. Rules 4717.8050, 4717.8300

(Hb/g)H values, Minn. Rules 4717.8050, 4717.8300

Human equivalent concentration (HEC), Minn. Rules 4717.8050

Inventory reports, Minn. Rules 7507.0100 to 7507.0700

Micrograms per cubic meter, defined, Minn. Rules 4717.8050

Milligrams per cubic meter, defined, Minn. Rules 4717.8050

Modifying factor, defined, Minn. Rules 4717.8050

Multimedia exposure, table of specific chemicals, Minn. Rules 4717.8250

Noncarcinogenic toxicants, HRV calculation equations, Minn. Rules 4717.8300, 4717.8350

Reference concentration (RfC), Minn. Rules 4717.8050

Subchronic health risk values, table of specific chemicals, Minn. Rules 4717.8150

Hazardous materials, see HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

Hazardous substances, Minn. Statutes 2022 182.651, 2022 541.075

Health risk limits, see under UNDERGROUND WATER POLLUTION

Highly hazardous chemicals, occupational safety and health, federal standards, incorporation by reference, Minn. Rules 5205.0010

Hydrochloric acid, production, emission standards, Minn. Rules 7011.7610

Hydrogen, alternative fuel, Minn. Statutes 2022 216C.01

Imidacloprid, groundwater, health risk limit, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Improper or unauthorized use, disciplinary action, Minn. Statutes 2022 150A.08

Incorporation by reference, highly hazardous chemicals, occupational safety and health, federal standards, Minn. Rules 5205.0010

Industrial process equipment, Minn. Rules 7011.0700 to 7011.0735

Industrial production, chemicals consumed in, sales and use taxes, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2022 297A.68

Interstate chemicals clearinghouse, Minn. Statutes 2022 116.9407

Irritants, see Hazardous chemicals under this topic

Laboratory chemicals containing mercury, Minn. Statutes 2022 116.92

Liability, quality, manufacturers and pharmacists, Minn. Statutes 2022 151.22

Manganese, groundwater, health risk limit, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Manufacturers, chemicals for medicinal purposes

Liability for quality, Minn. Statutes 2022 151.22

Violations, Minn. Statutes 2022 151.29

Manufacturing, air pollution, standards of performance, Minn. Rules 7011.2900

Manufacturing

Emissions standards, Minn. Rules 7011.8245

Synthetic organic chemicals, air pollution performance standards, Minn. Rules 7011.3430

Wastewater discharges, pretreatment, Minn. Rules 7049.0310

Mercury, see MERCURY

Methyl methacrylate liquid monomers, Minn. Statutes 2022 155A.355

Metolachlor, groundwater, health risk limits, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Metribuzin, groundwater, health risk limits, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Minerals, see MINERALS

Mining operations

Air pollution, Minn. Rules 6130.3700

Barriers, Minn. Rules 6130.1500

Minnesota Zoo, release of prohibited, Minn. Rules 9900.1400

Mutagens, Minn. Statutes 2022 182.651, 2022 541.075

Naphthalene, groundwater, health risk limits, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Nitrate, groundwater, health risk limits, Minn. Rules 4717.7850, 4717.7860

Nitrates, Minn. Statutes 2022 103A.403

Nitric acid, Minn. Rules 7011.1700 to 7011.1730

Nonylphenol, groundwater, health risk limit, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Octabromodiphenyl ether, Minn. Statutes 2022 325E.386, 2022 325E.387

Octylphenol, groundwater, health risk limit, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Oxidizers, Minn. Statutes 2022 182.651, 2022 541.075

Oxygen, see OXYGEN

Paint, see PAINT

Pentabromodiphenyl ether, Minn. Statutes 2022 325E.386, 2022 325E.387

Pentachlorophenol, groundwater, health risk limits, Minn. Rules 4717.7850, 4717.7860

Perchloroethylene dry cleaning facilities, emission standards, Minn. Rules 7011.7100

Perchloroethylene, Minn. Statutes 2022 115B.48, 2022 325E.381

Perfluorinated chemicals, biomonitoring, Minn. Statutes 2022 144.997

Perfluorinated chemicals, health risk limits, determining, Minn. Rules 4717.7500

Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), Minn. Statutes 2022 325F.072, 2022 325F.075

Perfluorobutanoate, groundwater, health risk limits, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHxS) and salts, groundwater, health risk limit, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Perfluorohexanoate (PFHxA) and salts, groundwater, health risk limit, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Perfluorooctane sulfonate, groundwater, health risk limits, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Perfluorooctanoate acid, groundwater, health risk limits, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Pesticide chemicals, see under PESTICIDES

Phosphoric acid, manufacturing, emission standards, Minn. Rules 7011.7600

Phthalates, groundwater, health risk limits, Minn. Rules 4717.7850, 4717.7860

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), Minn. Statutes 2022 325E.385 to 2022 325E.388

Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), Minn. Statutes 2022 325F.072, 2022 325F.075

Polymers, emission standards, Minn. Rules 7011.7420

Propionic acid, groundwater, health risk limit, Minn. Rules 4717.7850

Pyrene, groundwater, health risk limits, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Pyrophoric chemicals, Minn. Statutes 2022 182.651, 2022 541.075

Quinoline, groundwater, health risk limit, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Reactive chemicals, Minn. Statutes 2022 182.651, 2022 541.075

Reproductive toxic agents, Minn. Statutes 2022 182.651, 2022 541.075

Research, environmental health tracking, Minn. Statutes 2022 144.996

Resins, emission standards, Minn. Rules 7011.7420

S-Metolachlor, groundwater, health risk limits, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Safer alternatives, chemicals of high concern, Minn. Statutes 2022 116.9401

Sales and use taxes, agricultural or industrial production, exemptions, Minn. Rules 8130.5500

Sales and use taxes, see SALES AND USE TAXES

Sensitizers, Minn. Statutes 2022 182.651, 2022 541.075

Simazine, groundwater, health risk limits, Minn. Rules 4717.7850

Snow removal with, Minn. Statutes 2022 160.215

Sodium hypochlorite, Minn. Rules 4725.3725

Solvents, see SOLVENTS

Spraying, Minn. Statutes 2022 103F.515

Sulfamethazine, groundwater, health risk limit, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Sulfur, plant food, Minn. Statutes 2022 18C.531

Sulfuric acid, Minn. Rules 7011.1600 to 7011.1635

Synthetic organic chemical manufacturing, air pollution performance standards, Minn. Rules 7011.3430

Teratogens, Minn. Statutes 2022 182.651, 2022 541.075

Tetrachloroethane, groundwater, health risk limits, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Tetrachloroethylene (PCE or PERC), groundwater, health risk limits, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Tetrahydrofuran, groundwater, health risk limits, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Thiamethoxam, groundwater, health risk limits, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Toxic chemicals, Minn. Statutes 2022 182.651, 2022 541.075

Trichlorobenzene, groundwater, health risk limits, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Trichloroethylene, groundwater, health risk limits, Minn. Rules 4717.7850

Trichloroethylene, use restrictions, Minn. Statutes 2022 116.385

Trichloropropane, groundwater, health risk limits, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Triclosan, ban of cleansing products containing, Minn. Statutes 2022 145.945

Triclosan, groundwater, health risk limit, Minn. Rules 4717.7865

Trimethylbenzene, groundwater, health risk limits, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Tris(1,3-dicholoro-2-propyl)phosphate (TDCPP), groundwater, health risk limits, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Tris(2-butoxyethyl)phosphate (TBEP), groundwater, health risk limits, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Tris(2-chloroethyl)phosphate, groundwater, health risk limits, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Underground water pollution, standards, Minn. Rules 7060.0600

Use

Medicinal purposes, pharmacy law, Minn. Statutes 2022 151.26

Snow removal, Minn. Statutes 2022 160.215

Utility crossings, public lands and waters, right of way maintenance, Minn. Rules 6135.1500

Venlafaxine, groundwater, health risk limits, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Vinyl chloride, groundwater, health risk limits, Minn. Rules 4717.7860

Violations and penalties

Chemical suppliers, records, Minn. Statutes 2022 8.16

Hazardous chemical emergencies, Minn. Statutes 2022 299K.10

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers, Minn. Statutes 2022 325E.388

Water quality standards, see WATER POLLUTION

Water softeners, sales and use taxes, Minn. Rules 8130.9000

Water supply, use in treatment, Minn. Rules 4720.3957 to 4720.3965

Wells, treatment chemicals, Minn. Rules 4725.3725

Xylenes, groundwater, health risk limits, Minn. Rules 4717.7860