This handbook contains information on the ten most commonly used solvents and should prove a valuable reference guide for safety officers and all workers in the EEC at risk from exposure to them. The following information is given for every solvent covered: Chemical Abstracts name; synonyms and trade names; CAS Registry Number; NIOSH number; chemical and structural formulae; occurrence; spectroscopic data; measurement techniques; conditions under which the solvent is put on the market; storage, handling and use precautions; fire hazards; hazardous reactions; emergency measures in the case of accidental spillage; first-aid; physio-chemical properties; toxicity; medical/health surveillance; occupational exposure limits.
