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| M | |
| 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 |
| N | |
| NONS | Notification of New Substances Regulations 1993 |
| NOS | Not Otherwise Specified |
| O | |
| 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-O-O- structure and may be considered a derivative of hydrogen peroxide, where one or both of the hydrogen atoms have been replaced by organic radicals.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 |
