Hazardous Chemicals Desk Reference (3rd ed) - Hardcover

Lewis, Richard J

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0442014082 ISBN 13: 9780442014087

Publisher: VAN NOSTRAND REINHOLD, 1993

Synopsis

This reference provides immediate access to information on the hazardous properties of over 6000 chemicals, with safety profiles that give a complete overview of acute and chronic toxicity, fire, explosion and reactivity properties, as well as cas, niosh and dot identification numbers. The range of chemicals covered in this edition ranges from drugs to food additives, to dyes and detergents, to lubricants and pesticides. Industrial intermediates and waste products, and extracts from plant and animal sources are included as well. Two cross-indexes permit rapid location of a material if either a chemical abstract service (cas) number or a synonym for the material is the point of entry. The book is a reference for chemists and toxicologists, as well as safety professionals and emergency responders.

About this title

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.

About the Author

Richard J. Lewis, Sr., is a chemist with extensive experience in air and industrial pollution measurement, industrial hygiene research, and toxicological and chemical information systems. Formerly manager of information systems for the National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety, Lewis is the author or coauthor of a number of widely used references, including Sax's Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials, Rapid Guide to Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace, Reproductively Active Chemicals, and Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, all published by Wiley.

Edition details

• Publisher: VAN NOSTRAND REINHOLD
• Publication date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0442014082
• ISBN 13: 9780442014087
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 1742