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Extremely Hazardous Substances: Superfund Chemical Profiles

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Overview

Chemical profiles of hazardous substances from the EPA. Profile information includes:
• Chemical Identity
• CAS Registry Number
• Synonyms
• Chemical Formula
• Molecular Weight
• Regulatory Information (Toxicity; TPQ; RQ)
• Physical / Chemical Characteristics (Physical State; Boiling Point; Specific Gravity; Vapor Pressure; Melting Point; Vapor Density; Evaporatoin Rate; Solubility in Water; Appearance and Odor)
• Health Hazard Data (OSHA PEL; ACGIH TLV; IDLH; Other Limits Recommended; Routes of Entry; Health Hazards; Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure)
• Fire and Explosion Hazard Data (Flash Point; Flammable Limits; Extinguishing Methods; Special Fire Fighting Procedures; Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards; NFPA Flammability Rating)
• Reactivity Data (Stability; Conditions to Avoid; Incompatibility; Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts; Hazardous Polymerization; Conditions to avoid)
• Use Information
• Precautions for Safe Handling and Use (Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled)
• Protective Equipment for Emergency Situations (Suit Material Performance)
• Emergency Treatment Information

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A reference containing chemical profiles for each of the 366 chemicals listed as "extremely hazardous substances" by the EPA in 1988. Nine sections detail: regulatory information, physical/chemical characteristics, health hazards, fire and explosion data, reactivity, use information, precautions for safe handling and use, protective equipment for emergency situations, emergency treatment information. A discussion of personal protective equipment, a list of abbreviations, and a glossary of medical terminology are included in the introductory material. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Book Details

Published
December 31, 1988
Publisher
William Andrew
Pages
1815
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780815511663

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