The updated and revised version of this very popular book on the basic approach to hazardous materials. The revision includes the HM-181 standards and new government regulations. Its focus is on the basic aspects of chemistry with regard to the specific fire theories and classes of hazardous materials that the responder is likely to face. Ideal for the emergency responder and those involved in departmental training programs or curriculum development. Chapter questions included. 448 pages
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The student of fire science must get over his feeling of sheer terror when he sees the word "chemistry." Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
cyclical hydrocarbons, fire triangle theory, tissue asphyxiant, ignition continuity, polymerization explosion, duet rule, most common ketone, blood asphyxiants, final combustion products, kinetic molecular theory states, intermediate combustion products, vital nerve impulses, organic oxidizing agents, radioactive incident, halogen acid gases, cryogenic gases, valence ring, one multiple bond, runaway polymerization, metals bum, safety relief device, flammable limits, hydrocarbon backbone, four aldehydes, three alkenes Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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The student of fire science must get over his feeling of sheer terror when he sees the word "chemistry." Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
cyclical hydrocarbons, fire triangle theory, tissue asphyxiant, ignition continuity, polymerization explosion, duet rule, most common ketone, blood asphyxiants, final combustion products, kinetic molecular theory states, intermediate combustion products, vital nerve impulses, organic oxidizing agents, radioactive incident, halogen acid gases, cryogenic gases, valence ring, one multiple bond, runaway polymerization, metals bum, safety relief device, flammable limits, hydrocarbon backbone, four aldehydes, three alkenes Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Periodic Table, United States, Dangerous When Wet, Flash Ignition Point Temperature New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods: Manual of Tests and Criteria by Economic Commission for Europe in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Vehicle Extrication: A Practical Guide by Brian G. Anderson in Back Matter
- Flammability Handbook for Plastics, Fourth Edition by Carlos J. Hilado on page 290
- Combustibility Of Plastics (VNR pocket guides to plastics) by F. Fire in Front Matter
- Hazardous Materials Incidents: Surviving the Initial Response by Steven DeLisi on 4 pages
- Introduction to Fire Protection by Robert Klinoff on page 2, page 8, and page 382
- Hazardous Materials Emergencies: The Professional Response Team by John R. Cashman on page 246
- A Practical Guide to Chemical Spill Response (Industrial Health & Safety) by John Hosty on page 68
- Health and Safety at Hazardous Waste Sites: An Investigator's and Remediator's Guide to Hazwoper by Steven P. Maslansky in Back Matter
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