UID:
almahu_9949697497502882
Format:
1 online resource (621 p.)
Edition:
2nd ed.
ISBN:
978-0-0805-9515-6
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978-0-0805-9515-6
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1-281-05575-1
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9786611055752
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0-08-049515-X
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9780080595156
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0-08-059515-4
Content:
""Every health and safety practitioner should have a copy of this handbook as it is not simply of value to those working in the chemical and related industries, it is also of value to those studying for advanced health and safety qualifications.""Safety & Health PractitionerThe authors' aim with this handbook, is to provide a rapid ready-reference to help in the often complex task of handling, using and disposing of chemicals safely and with minimum risk to people's health or damage to facilities or to the environment. The book provides look-up data, and concise, cl
Note:
Description based upon print version of record.
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Front Cover; Hazardous Chemicals Handbook; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface to the second edition; Preface to the first edition; Chapter 1. Introduction; Chapter 2. Terminology; Chapter 3. General principles of chemistry; Introduction; Atoms and molecules; Periodic table; Valency; Chemical bonds; Oxidation/Reduction; Physical state; Acids; Bases; Halogens; Metals; Oxygen and sulphur; Nitrogen, phosphorus, arsenic and antimony; pH; Salts; Organic chemistry; Combustion chemistry; Chemical reactivity; Chapter 4. Physicochemistry; Vapour pressure; Gas...liquid solubility
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Liquid-to-vapour phase changeSolid-to-liquid phase change; Density differences of gases and vapours; Density differences of liquids; Immiscible liquid...liquid systems; Vapour flashing; Effects of particle or droplet size; Surface area effects in mass transfer or heterogeneous reactions; Enthalpy changes on mixing of liquids; Critical temperatures of gases; Chemical reaction kinetics; Corrosion; Force and pressure; Expansion and contraction of solids; Chapter 5. Toxic chemicals; Introduction; Hazard recognition; Types of toxic chemicals; Hazard assessment; Risk assessment of carcinogens
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Risk controlControl of substances hazardous to health; Specific precautions; Chapter 6. Flammable chemicals; Ignition and propagation of a flame front; Control measures; Fire extinguishment; Fire precautions; Chapter 7. Reactive chemicals; Water-sensitive chemicals; Toxic hazards from mixtures; Reactive hazards from mixtures; Oxidizing agents; Explosive chemicals; General principles for storage; Hazards arising in chemicals processing; Chapter 8. Cryogens; Liquid oxygen; Liquid nitrogen and argon; Liquid carbon dioxide; Liquefied natural gas; Chapter 9. Compressed gases; Acetylene; Air
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AmmoniaCarbon dioxide; Carbon monoxide; Chlorine; Hydrogen; Hydrogen chloride; Hydrogen sulphide; Liquefied petroleum gases; Methane; Nitrogen; Nitrogen oxides; Oxygen; Ozone; Sulphur dioxide; Chapter 10. Monitoring techniques; Selected general analytical techniques for monitoring environmental pollution; Gases and vapours; Particulates; Monitoring water quality; Monitoring land pollution; Monitoring air pollution; Flammable gases; Toxic particulates; Official methods; Sampling strategies; Selected strategies for determining employees' exposure to airborne chemicals
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Pollution monitoring strategies in incident investigationChapter 11. Radioactive chemicals; Hazards; Types of radiation; Control measures; Chapter 12. Safety by design; Design procedures; Layout; Storage; Equipment design; Piping arrangements; Fire protection; Installation and operation; Chapter 13. Operating procedures; Commissioning; Operation; Maintenance; Pressure systems; Emergency procedures; Spillage; First aid; Personal protection; Medical screening; Monitoring standards; Training; Chapter 14. Marketing; Classification; Packaging; Labelling; Information
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Chapter 15. Transport of chemicals
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English
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0-7506-4888-0
Language:
English
