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Of the 5,000 entries in this latest edition, 350 are new and 1,600 are revised. Information was taken from the three volume Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials , 10th ed. (by the same author), and citation to toxicity data and other less crucial information not found here can be found there. The index lists synonyms in English and six other major languages. Most entries contain physical descriptions, formulas, molecular weights, melting points, boiling points, explosion limits, flash points, densities, autoignition temperatures, etc. Each entry concludes with a safety profile and a textual summary of the hazards presented by the substance. Carcinogenic and reproductive assessments have been revised and safety profiles concentrate on fire hazard (the most important for hazardous substances), and when feasible, firefighting materials and methods are discussed. Cited in Guide to Reference Books Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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The Fifth Edition of Hazardous Chemicals Desk Reference contains Safety Profiles, synonyms, physical properties, standards, and recommendations of government agencies for approximately 5,000 chemicals deemed both important and potentially hazardous by the international scientific community. Substances were chosen on the basis of meeting a variety of criteria, including:Having an OSHA standardHaving an ACGIH TLVListed by the International Agency for Research on Cancer Groups1 through 4 assessments Listed on the NTP Ninth Report on CarcinogensHaving a German Research Society’s Mak or Bat listingHaving especially dangerous toxic, reactive, or fire propertiesThe data for each entry is taken from the master file of DPIM. The Fifth Edition distinguishes itself from its predecessors by including the very latest information from a variety of international databases and organizations, while deleting entries that have proven to be the least pertinent to practitioners. As with previous incarnations, the organization of contents places a premium on providing a quick reference for individuals seeking a concise summary of a chemical’s hazards. The Desk Reference remains the premier resource on hazardous chemicals for students, professors, scientists, engineers, and all professionals whose work involves managing these materials.
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