The Dictionary of Substances and their Effects (DOSE) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0854048030 ISBN 13: 9780854048038

Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry, 1999

Synopsis

This new edition of The Dictionary and Substances and their Effects (DOSE) supersedes the renowned 1st edition. The 1st edition has been completely revised, updated and extended with all the latest significant data on the chemicals known to have adverse effects on lifeforms or the environment. The new edition is a must for all those who need easy access to a single source of all the latest essential and fully referenced data on chemicals which are known to have significant toxic or environmental effects. The 2nd edition of DOSE includes new toxicity, environmental and regulatory data from the world's literature, presented in concise summaries. These new data are essential for the accurate assessment of the risks associated with the use and disposal of chemicals. Data on over 100 chemicals new to this edition have been added, including endocrine disruptors, food carcinogens, pesticides and compounds studied by IARC and NTP. All of the 4000 chemicals contained in the 1st edition have been reviewed. New and updated information for these chemicals includes: * occupational exposure limits for 6 countries * recent toxicity and ecotoxicity data * results of new carcinogenicity, mutagenicity and environmental fate studies * the latest regulatory requirements

About this edition

• Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0854048030
• ISBN 13: 9780854048038
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 6526
• Editor: Gangolli S.