Hazardous Chemicals Desk Reference [Hardcover]

Richard J. Lewis Sr. (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 13, 2008 | ISBN-10: 0470180242 | ISBN-13: 978-0470180242 | Edition: 6

Offers a "safety profile" of 5000 of the most important hazardous chemicals.

Features unique Chemical Safety Profiles that provide a quick overview of the hazards, synonyms, and physical properties of a variety of chemicals.

Details government agency standards and recommendations on the handling of each chemical.

Includes three cross-indices to permit rapid location of a material by its Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) number, a synonym for the material, or the DOT Guide Number.

Features new chemical entries unavailable in previous versions.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This book is highly valuable chemical reference that should be accessible to all who deal with chemicals from bench laboratory chemists to hazardous materials responders." (Journal of Hazardous Materials, April 30, 2009)

From the Back Cover

The authoritative guide to hazardous chemicals, completely revised and updated

The premier, hands-on reference for people dealing with hazardous chemicals, Hazardous Chemicals Desk Reference, Sixth Edition describes 5,800 of the most important and potentially hazardous chemicals, including many new entries. Like previous editions, it includes:

• Chemical Safety Profiles that provide a quick overview of the hazards, synonyms, and physical properties of the chemicals

• Government agency standards and recommendations for handling each chemical

• Three cross-indices so users can find a material by its Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) number, a synonym for the material, or the DOT Guide Number

Judiciously edited to include the chemicals used today and organized to provide a quick reference for individuals seeking a concise summary of a chemical's hazards, this is the core reference for industrial hygienists, environmental safety professionals, fire safety professionals, toxicologists, safety officers, plant managers, emergency planners, students, and others who need to know the properties of hazardous chemicals.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 1954 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Interscience; 6 edition (June 13, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470180242
• ISBN-13: 978-0470180242
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.2 x 2.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,103,322 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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