Chemical risk analysis a practical handbook
Title:
Chemical risk analysis a practical handbook
Author:
Martel, Bernard.
ISBN:
9781903996652
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Uniform Title:
Guide d'analyse du risque chimique. English
Publication Information:
London : Kogan Page Science, c2004.
Physical Description:
528 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Series:
Kogan Page Science paper edition
Series Title:
Kogan Page Science paper edition
General Note:
Reprinted with an updated foreword by Keith Cassidy. -- Originally published: London : Penton, 2000.
Contents:
1. Physical properties relevant to safety. 2. Flammability (limits of flammability, flashpoints, autoignition temperatures), risk quantification. 3. Qualitative and quantitative approaches to instability (Chetah). 4. Toxicity limiting values, lethal doses, classification codes, qualitative and quantitative evaluation of toxic risk. 5. Labelling. -- 6. Dangerous chemical reactions, evaluation methodologies, lists of reactions, accidents. 7. Rules for prevention of risks related to dangerous chemical reactions.
Abstract:
This handbook includes the principal methodological tools and data required to comprehend, evaluate and execute analysis of chemical risk in practical working situations. The dangerous property tables providing data on more than 1900 products, organic and inorganic, will be extremely useful to all readers working in the chemical and process industries and for those with occupational safety and health responsibilities. These tables are supplemented through the text by numerous figures and other tables, helping make this publication both comprehensive and accessible. Now in an updated paperback edition Numerous tables containing information on more than 1900 chemicals, organic and inorganic Updating supplement by leading industry specialist on latest EC regulations regarding hazardous chemicals.
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