A perennial bestseller, Hazardous Laboratory Chemicals Disposal Guide, Third Edition includes individual entries for over 300 compounds. The extensive list of references has been updated and includes entries for 15 pesticides commonly used in greenhouses. Emphasis is placed on disposal methods that turn hazardous waste material into non-toxic products. These methods fall into several categories, including acid/base neutralization, oxidation or reduction, and precipitation of toxic ions as insoluble solids. The text also provides data on hazardous reactions of chemicals, assisting laboratory managers in developing a plan of action for emergencies such as the spill of any of the chemicals listed.
By:
Margaret-Ann Armour Imprint: CRC Press Inc Country of Publication: United States Edition: 3rd edition Dimensions:
Height: 254mm,
Width: 178mm,
Spine: 35mm
Weight: 1.065kg ISBN:9781566705677 ISBN 10: 1566705673 Pages: 588 Publication Date:27 February 2003 Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
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A / AS level
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Further / Higher Education
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Individual entries with information on the safe disposal and handling of spills of more than 300 compounds