| Description |
1 online resource (xvii, 513 pages) |
| Contents |
Front cover; Dedication; Contents; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; Author; Chapter 1. Introduction; Chapter 2. Categorization of Chemical Substances; Chapter 3. Elements of Toxicology and Guidelines; Chapter 4. List of Chemical Substances; Chapter 5. Chemical Substances: Future Perspectives; Glossary; Appendix 1. Abbreviations; Appendix 2. Toxicity Rating: Units of Measurements; Appendix 3. Conversion Tables for Units of Measures; Appendix 4. Toxicity Rating of Chemical Substances; Appendix 5. WHO Classification of Pesticide Hazards; Appendix 6. Material Damages Caused by Air Pollution |
| Summary |
Providing basic and elementary information, this volume offers a comprehensive tool for the management of a range of chemical substances commonly used, handled, stored, transported, and disposed of as wastes. The substances include industrial solvents, pesticides, metals, air pollutants, toxic gases, drugs, and other items. Information supplied includes the chemical abstract system (CAS) number, IUPAC name, molecular formula, synonyms and trade names, use and exposure, toxicity and health effects, and carcinogen factors. Also included is information on exposure limits, methods of proper storag |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Chemicals -- Safety measures.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- General.
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Chemicals -- Safety measures
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781439820612 |
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1439820619 |
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