| Intended for use in labs and worksites where hazardous chemicals are handled, this guide outlines the procedures for dealing with spills and disposing of waste. Alphabetically arranged entries cover approximately 300 compounds--including 15 pesticides commonly used in greenhouses (new to this edition). Armour (chemistry, U. of Alberta) emphasizes methods which turn hazardous waste material into non-toxic products, and provides information about synonyms, physical and chemical properties, physiological properties and health hazards, first aid, and reactions for spillage and waste disposal. Some entries also include hazardous reactions, chemical structure, mode of action, and fire hazard.
The latest version of a 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.
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