Handbook of Environmental Data on Organic Chemicals, 4 Volume Set - Hardcover

Verschueren, Karel

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0470171723 ISBN 13: 9780470171721

Publisher: Wiley, 2008

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

About the Author

Karel Verschueren, internationally known expert on air and water pollution control is President, Verschueren Environmental Consultancy.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0470171723
• ISBN 13: 9780470171721
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 4486