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Since its inception in the early 1950's, this book has become the number one resource for those who need to evaluate the hazard of substances used in commerce. Now in its eleventh edition, it contains extensive data on approximately 26,000 substances, including 2000 new entries. The three-volume set now includes Immediately Dangerous Life or Health (IDHL) levels for approximately 1000 chemicals, proving essential for designing adequate ventilation systems and selection of respiratory protection. Other highlights include:
* A special appendix containing information of nerve gases and biological agents that might appear in the workplace as a result of terrorist activity
* It is the only reference that combines, for so many substances, data on toxicological, fire, reactivity, explosive potential, and regulatory information
* Regulatory data covers exposure level classifications for a number of regulatory agencies, from OSHA to the U.S. Department of Transportation
Sax's Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials, Eleventh Edition provides an essential, up-to-date resource for professionals in industrial hygiene, safety, emergency response, law, and policymaking.
* A special appendix containing information of nerve gases and biological agents that might appear in the workplace as a result of terrorist activity
* It is the only reference that combines, for so many substances, data on toxicological, fire, reactivity, explosive potential, and regulatory information
* Regulatory data covers exposure level classifications for a number of regulatory agencies, from OSHA to the U.S. Department of Transportation
Sax's Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials, Eleventh Edition provides an essential, up-to-date resource for professionals in industrial hygiene, safety, emergency response, law, and policymaking.
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"Libraries needing the most recent information about hazardous substances will be glad that Wiley has released the 11the edition..." (Against the Grain, April 2005)
"...obvious and long-term reference value. Now in its sixth decade, 'Sax's' couldn't be more relevant...the data is all in one place--meticulously researched and laid out for quick and easy reference." (Electric Review, April/May 2005)
"...invaluable for identifying hazards for laboratory and industrial processes...a key resource for any library supporting chemistry, chemical engineering, environmental studies, and the like." (American Reference Books Annual, 2005)
"...well designed to support several modes of searching...invaluable for those who deal with chemical hazards." (CHOICE, March 2005)
"If there is one book on hazards of chemicals and safety with respect thereto that the first responder or laboratory chemist or practicing chemical engineer should have, this is it." (Journal of Hazardous Materials, March 2005)
"...the only reference that combines the toxicological, reactive, explosive and regulatory data for so many substances...an up-to-date resource for professionals in industrial hygiene, safety, emergency response, law, and policymaking." (Veterinary & Human Toxicology, December 2004)
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- PublisherWiley-Interscience
- Publication date2005
- ISBN 10 0471701335
- ISBN 13 9780471701330
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages4860
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