Academic Laboratory Chemical Hazards Guidebook

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Describes the chemical hazards in all types of labs and how to minimize them. With separate chapters on reactivity, toxicity, handling, storage and labeling, and disposal, part one describes the management of chemical hazards. Part two outlines the hazardous properties and correct handling of some 200 chemicals commonly found in laboratories. The appendices, part three, provide information on toxicity and fire hazards, NFPA labels, DOT warning labels, how to generate one's own labels, a toxicology glossary, and chemical storage plans. Acidic paper. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)