Safe Use of Chemicals - A Practical Guide

Informationen zum Autor T.S.S. Dikshith Zusammenfassung Offers information on a number of chemicals. This text reviews aspects of toxicology including toxic symptoms, sources, safe handling, possible health hazards, long-term consequences of improper use, and management. It also covers drugs, pollutants, pesticides, industrial solvents, medical compounds, and food additives. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction. Chemical Substances and Categorization. Elements of Toxicology and Chemical Safety. Industrial Solvents. Metals and Metal Compounds. Pesticides. Air Pollutants and Toxic Gases. Chemical Substances and Carcinogenicity. Chemical Substances Neurotoxicity. Chemical Substances and Nephrotoxicity. Conclusions. Glossary. Appendices. Index.

Product details

• Authors: T. S. S. Dikshith, T.S.S. Dikshith
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 21.08.2008
• EAN: 9781420080513
• ISBN: 978-1-4200-8051-3
• No. of pages: 312
• Dimensions: 165 mm x 248 mm x 25 mm
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Chemistry; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Biology, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Biochemistry, SCIENCE / Chemistry / General, SCIENCE / Chemistry / Organic, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Industrial Health & Safety, biochemistry, chemistry, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Labor / General, Health & safety issues, Chemical biology, Health and safety in the workplace, Toxicology (non-medical)