Synopsis
A pocket guide containing essential information on the selection of chemical protective clothing. This pocket-sized reference has been extensively updated to include a section outlining the names, addresses and phone numbers of the suppliers and manufacturers of the clothing material.
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Review
"...a valuable field reference..." ( Veterinary and Human Toxicology, Vol. 45, No. 2, April 2003)
"...it belongs out in the field or out in the shop where it will be used...a good, non nonsense reference, exactly where you want and need no nonsense." (Facilities Manager, May 2003)
"The 4th edition of this guide...is welcome...it assists workers, supervisors, safety and health professionals, spill responders, industrial hygienists, and others in the initial selection of protective clothing materials against specific chemical challenges..." (Journal of Hazardous Materials, Vol. 99, 2003)
"...a very useful guide to safety professionals and emergency response personnel..." (Hazmat & Environment Notes, April 2003)
From the Back Cover
The premier reference on chemical protective clothing, now revised and updated This Fifth Edition of the Quick Selection Guide to Chemical Protective Clothing has been revised significantly to include many new chemicals and three additional suit materials, compared to previous editions. The color–coded tables of recommendations containing nineteen representative barrier materials have been revised and updated to include approximately 1,000 more/corrected selection recommendations in ninety–six chemical classes. The bestselling pocket guide now includes almost 800 chemicals with synonyms, CAS numbers, risk codes, and special notations to alert the user. A new feature is the Trade Name Table containing generic material listings vs. a test battery of twenty–two chemicals. The Quick Selection Guide to Chemical Protective Clothing, Fifth Edition is an essential field guide for spill responders, safety engineers, industrial hygienists, chemists and chemical engineers, purchase agents, salespeople, and workers in all industries.
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