Handbook of Chemicals and Safety

Zusatztext "? the text is clearly laid out! containing information about the use and possible health effects! immediate and long-term effects! and hazards of chemical substances! all to be encountered when handling any of the chemicals listed. ? the presentation is concise! clear! quickly referenced and easily read ?"-Chromatographia (2012) 75:193 Informationen zum Autor T.S.S. Dikshith Klappentext 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 storage! and waste disposal. References and appendices supplement the text where appropriate. Zusammenfassung 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. It also includes information on exposure limits, methods of proper storage, and waste disposal. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction. Categorization of Chemical Substances. Elements of Toxicology and Guidelines (or Principles of Toxicity and Safety). List of Chemical Substances. Chemical Substances: Future Perspectives. Glossary. Appendices. Index.

Product details

• Authors: T. S. S. Dikshith, T.S.S. Dikshith
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 02.11.2010
• EAN: 9781439820605
• ISBN: 978-1-4398-2060-5
• No. of pages: 531
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Chemical engineering; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Industrial Engineering, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Industrial Health & Safety, biochemistry, environmental science, engineering & technology, Science / Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, Engineering: general, Environmental science, engineering and technology, Industrial chemistry and chemical engineering, Ergonomics, Toxicology (non-medical)