Define: Hazardous Substances
What does "Hazardous Substances" mean? The meaning differs based on the contract. We found 3 definitions across 3 companies in SEC filings.
Definition 1 (CISCO SYSTEMS, INC., seen in 2 filings)
Hazardous Substances means any toxic, radioactive, caustic or otherwise hazardous substance, including petroleum, its derivatives, by-products and other hydrocarbons, or any substance having any constituent elements displaying any of the foregoing characteristics.
Source: CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. 10-K
Definition 2 (Eaton Corp plc, seen in 1 filing)
Hazardous Substances means any toxic, radioactive, caustic or otherwise hazardous substance, including petroleum, its derivatives, by-products and other hydrocarbons, or any substance that is or contains asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyls, urea formaldehyde foam insulation, microbial matter or any hazardous substance as defined by any Environmental Law.
Source: Eaton Corp plc 8-K
Definition 3 (Bloom Energy Corp, seen in 1 filing)
Hazardous Substances means (a) any petroleum or petroleum products, radioactive materials, asbestos in any form that is or could become friable, urea formaldehyde foam insulation, transformers or other equipment that contain dielectric fluid containing levels of polychlorinated biphenyls, and radon gas; (b) any chemicals, materials or substances defined as or included in the definition of "hazardous substances," "hazardous wastes," "hazardous materials," "extremely hazardous wastes," "restricted hazardous wastes," "toxic substances," "toxic pollutants," "contaminants," "pollutants" or words of similar import, under any applicable Environmental Law; and (c) any other chemical, material or substance, exposure to which is prohibited, limited or regulated by any Governmental Authority.
Source: Bloom Energy Corp S-1
Data extracted from 4 SEC EDGAR filings across 3 companies. Source: Material contracts (Exhibit 10) filed under Regulation S-K.
This page presents definitions found in actual SEC filings for informational purposes. The specific definition appropriate for your contract may vary based on jurisdiction, industry, and specific circumstances. Consult with a qualified attorney for legal advice.