Substancespecific
Substancespecific is an adjective used to describe properties, effects, or observations that are unique to a particular chemical substance rather than to a broader class of substances. The term emphasizes that behavior or characteristics cannot be assumed from related compounds and must be established for the individual substance through data or regulatory assessment.
In toxicology and pharmacology, substance-specific toxicity or pharmacokinetics refer to effects and processes tied to a
In materials science, substance-specific properties may include corrosion rate, leaching behavior, or compatibility with other materials,
Because effects are often not transferable across substances, recognizing substance-specific differences is essential for accurate risk