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Record Nr.

UNISALENTO991003223779707536

Autore

Carson, P. A., 1944-

Titolo

Hazardous chemicals handbook [e-book] / Phillip Carson, Clive Mumford

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Oxford ; Boston : Butterworth-Heinemann, 2002

ISBN

9780750648882

0750648880

Edizione

[2nd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

xii, 608 p. : ill. ; 26 cm

Altri autori (Persone)

Mumford, C. J.

Disciplina

604.7

Soggetti

Hazardous Waste - analysis

Chemistry, Analytical

Environmental Monitoring - methods

Hazardous Substances - analysis

Safety Management

Hazardous substances - Handbooks, manuals, etc

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Risorsa elettronica

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. [552]-592) and index

Nota di contenuto

Introduction; Terminology; Principles of Chemistry; Physicochemistry; Toxic Chemicals; Flammable Chemicals; Reactive Chemicals; Cryogens and other liquefied gases; Compressed gases; Monitoring Techniques; Radioactive Chemicals; Safety by design; Operating Procedures; Marketing; Transport of Chemicals; Chemicals and the Environment; Monitoring and Protection; Conversion Tables; Bibliography; Index

Sommario/riassunto

"Every health and safety practitioner should have a copy of this handbook as it is not simply of value to those working in the chemical and related industries, it is also of value to those studying for advanced health and safety qualifications." Safety & Health Practitioner The authors' aim with this handbook, is to provide a rapid ready-reference to help in the often complex task of handling, using and disposing of chemicals safely and with minimum risk to people's health or damage to facilities or to the environment. The book provides look-up data, and concise, clear explanations of general chemical principles, physiochemical and reactive properties, toxicities and exposure limits,



flammability characteristics, monitoring techniques, personal protection and other parameters and requirements relating to compliance with designated safe practice, control of risks to people's health and limitation of environmental impact. Over 600 pages of valuable reference materialIncludes information on physiochemical and reactive properties, toxicities and exposure limits, flammability characteristics, monitoring techniques, personal protection and other parameters and requirements relating to complianceSummarizes core information for quick reference in the workplace or in transit