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 Factors Contributing to Chemical Toxicity Chemicals That Are Toxic and Dangerous What Causes a Chemical to Be Toxic? The ability of a drug to create negative effects is referred to as its toxicity. These effects can affect a single cell, a cell cluster, an organ system, or the entire body. A toxic effect can be obvious harm or a decline in performance or function that can only be measured with a test. All chemicals have the potential to cause harm. When just a very little amount of a chemical can cause harm, it is considered practically non-toxic. When even a small amount is dangerous, the chemical is termed highly toxic. A substance's toxicity is determined by three factors: its chemical structure, the extent to which it is absorbed by the body, and the body's ability to detoxify (convert it into less harmful compounds) and eliminate it from the body. Are the terms "toxic" and "hazardous" interchangeable? No. The toxicity of a chemical refers to its abilit...