| Acronym | Meaning |
| CAG | Carcinogen Assessment Group |
| ICP-ROA | Incident Circular Polarization Raman Optical Activity |
| WILT | Waste Interface Leaching Test |
| QEL | Quantity Exclusion Limit |
| RBM | Random Bonding Model |
| LDA | Linear Diode Array |
| ECEC | Effective Cation Exchange Capacity |
| DAST | Diethylaminosulfur Trifluoride |
| LEL | Lower Explosion Limit |
| MGSA | Melanoma Growth Stimulatory Activity |