Handbook of Environmental Data on Organic Chemicals - Hardcover

Verschueren, Karel

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0442290918 ISBN 13: 9780442290917

Publisher: Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, 1978

Synopsis

This book contains all the information needed to use potentially dangerous chemicals prudently. Arranged in alphabetical order by chemical name, this reference provides: synonyms, CAS numbers, and molecular and structural formulas. It covers natural and man–made sources of a substance, as well as its uses and various formulations. Each substance is categorized by physical and chemical properties, air pollution factors, water and soil pollution factors, and biological effects. Pesticides, detergents, phtalates, polynuclear aromatics, and polychlorinated biphenyls are all investigated in detail. The book also features information on aquatic toxicity and biological effects, odor thresholds, sampling and analysis data, and structural formulas of over 3,000 chemicals. Tables have been refined to focus on environmentally related materials.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Handbook of Environmental Data on Organic Chemicals, 3rd Edition

Karel Verschueren

This CD–ROM contains all the information one needs to use potentially dangerous chemicals prudently, as detailed in the fully revised print edition of our classic handbook. Arranged in alphabetical order by chemical name, this reference provides synonyms, CAS numbers, and molecular and structural formulas. It covers natural and man–made sources of a substance, as well as its uses and various formulations. Each substance is categorized by physical and chemical properties, air pollution factors, water and soil pollution factors, and biological effects. Pesticides, detergents, phtalates, polynuclear aromatics, and polychlorinated biphenyls are all investigated in detail. It also features information on aquatic toxicity and biological effects; odor thresholds; sampling and analysis data; and structural formulas of over 3,000 chemicals. Tables have been refined to focus on environmentally related materials.

What′s included:

• Robust, user–friendly Folio search and retrieval software
• Ability to search by chemical name, synonym, CAS number, and physical properties
• On–screen help and pull–down menus
• Windows® and Macintosh® platforms
• Menu–driven ease for rapid access to data

About this edition

• Publisher: Van Nostrand Reinhold Company
• Publication date: 1978
• ISBN 10: 0442290918
• ISBN 13: 9780442290917
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 659