The fourth edition of this classic reference by Marshall Sittig presents expansive chemical, health, and safety data for over 1,500 chemicals in the plastics, pharmaceuticals/biotechnology, energy, cleaning solvents, agriculture and other industries. The chemicals are presented alphabetically and classified as a carcinogen, hazardous substance, hazardous waste, or toxic pollutant. Chemical data cover description, exposure limits, harmful effects, first aid, and storage among the other important information included to make appropriate response decisions.Highlights of the expanded information include: A comprehensive CAS index with the new US, CAS, and RTECS numbers and the DOT ID for all chemicals listed; The EEC and EINECS international numbers; International regulatory authority references (US, Canada, Mexico, Europe; federal and local levels); Chemical formulas; Detailed physical properties data; Chemical incompatibility information; and Information about medical surveillance, respirator requirements, first aid, spill, fire and emergency response (including initial isolation and protection action distances), and disposal requirements.
This title also includes greatly expanded chemical synonym and trade-name indexes, including international names. It includes user-friendly synonym listings with cross-references tied to the primary (generic) name.
- ISBN10 081551459X
- ISBN13 9780815514596
- Publish Date 22 February 2002
- Publish Status Unknown
- Publish Country US
- Publisher William Andrew Publishing
- Imprint Noyes Publications
- Edition 4th Revised edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 2647
- Language English