Hazardous Chemicals Desk Reference, 6th Edition

The authoritative guide to hazardous chemicals, completelyrevised and updated

The premier, hands-on reference for people dealing withhazardous chemicals, Hazardous Chemicals Desk Reference, SixthEdition describes 5,800 of the most important and potentiallyhazardous chemicals, including many new entries. Like previouseditions, it includes:

• Chemical Safety Profiles that provide a quick overview of thehazards, synonyms, and physical properties of the chemicals

• Government agency standards and recommendations for handlingeach chemical

• Three cross-indices so users can find a material by its ChemicalAbstract Service (CAS) number, a synonym for the material, or theDOT Guide Number

Judiciously edited to include the chemicals used today andorganized to provide a quick reference for individuals seeking aconcise summary of a chemical's hazards, this is the core referencefor industrial hygienists, environmental safety professionals, firesafety professionals, toxicologists, safety officers, plantmanagers, emergency planners, students, and others who need to knowthe properties of hazardous chemicals.

ISBN: 9780470180242