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Hazardous chemicals handbook
Title:
Hazardous chemicals handbook
Author:
Carson, P. A. (Phillip A.), 1944-
ISBN:
9781591242307
9780080523798
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Publication Information:
Oxford ; Boston : Butterworth-Heinemann, 1994.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (x, 378 pages) : illustrations
Contents:
Front Cover; Hazardous Chemicals Handbook; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Preface; Chapter 1. Introduction; Chapter 2. Terminology; Chapter 3. Physicochemistry; Vapour pressure; Gas-liquid solubility; Liquid-to-vapour phase change; Solid-to-liquid phase change; Density differences of gases and vapours; Density differences of liquids; Immiscible liquid-liquid systems; Vapour flashing; Effects of particle size; Surface area effects in mass transfer or heterogeneous reactions; Enthalpy changes on mixing of liquids; Critical temperatures of gases; Chemical reaction kinetics; Corrosion.
Chapter 4. Toxic chemicalsTypes of toxic chemicals; Precautions in use; Hazard assessment; Control of substances hazardous to health; Chapter 5. Flammable chemicals; Ignition and propagation of a flame front; Control measures; Fire extinguishment; Fire precautions; Chapter 6. Reactive chemicals; Toxic hazards from mixtures; Reactive hazards from mixtures; Oxidizing agents; Explosive chemicals; Hazards arising in chemicals processing; Chapter 7. Cryogens; Liquid oxygen; Liquid nitrogen and argon; Liquid carbon dioxide; Chapter 8. Compressed gases; Acetylene; Ammonia; Chlorine; Hydrogen.
Hydrogen sulphideSulphur dioxide; Chapter 9. Monitoring techniques; Toxic gases and vapours; Flammable gases; Toxic particulates; Sampling strategies; Chapter 10. Radioactive chemicals; Types of radiation; Control measures; Chapter 11. Administration and systems of work; Design; Installation and operation; Maintenance; Pressure systems; Emergency procedures; Spillage; First aid; Personal protection; Medical screening; Monitoring standards; Training; Chapter 12. Marketing and transportation; Packaging; Labelling; Information; Transportation; Chapter 13. Pollution and waste disposal.
Air pollutionWater pollution; Land pollution; Control of pollution and waste disposal; Auditing; Legislative control; Chapter 14. Conversion tables and measurement data; Chapter 15. Bibliography; Codes of Practice approved by the UK Health and Safety Commission (HMSO); UK Health and Safety Executive publications; Selected British Standards; Index.
Abstract:
Provides the core information about the properties of chemicals, exposure limits, flashpoints, monitoring techniques, personal protection, and other parameters and requirements for protecting people and the environment. Summarizes core information for quick reference in the workplace or in transit. Provides ready-reference to help in the often complex task of handling, using, and disposing of chemicals safely.
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ScienceDirect http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780080523798Available:*
Shelf Number | Item Barcode | Shelf Location | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| T55.3 .H3 C368 1994 EB | 1184058-1001 | Elsevier E-Book Collections | Searching... |
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