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MARPOL | International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships |
MCA | Maritime and Coastguard Agency |
MEGC | Multiple-Element Gas Container |
MEL | Maximum Exposure Limit |
MFAG | Medical First Aid Guide |
MGN | Marine Guidance Note |
Miscible | Mixes with water |
MHSW | The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 |
MSDS | Materials Safety Data Sheet |
MSN | Marine Shipping Notice |
MTC | Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods - Manual of Tests Criteria |
Muta | Mutagen |
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NONS | Notification of New Substances Regulations 1993 |
NOS | Not Otherwise Specified |
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OCTI | Central Office for International Rail Transport |
OECD | Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development |
OEL | Occupational Exposure Limit |
OES | Occupational Exposure Standard |
Orange Book | Refers to the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods - Model Regulations |
Organic Peroxide | contains -O-O- structure and may be considered a derivative of hydrogen peroxide, where one or both of the hydrogen atoms have been replaced by organic radicals. |
Overpack | One unit which is made up of one or more packages assembled in or on a device including straps or ropes, but does not include a container |