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OverviewAsphalt, also known as bitumen, is a semi-solid, solid or viscous liquid produced by the distillation of crude oil during petroleum refining. It has a varied of uses including as paving and roofing materials, in protective coatings to prevent corrosion of metals, in the lining of irrigation canals, water reservoirs, dams, and sea defence works, in adhesives in electrical laminates and as a base for synthetic turf. This publication, part of a series from the International Programme on Chemical Safety, evaluates the effects of asphalts on human health and the environment. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Joann A Wess , Larry D Olsen , Marie Haring Sweeney , World Health OrganizationPublisher: World Health Organization Imprint: World Health Organization Volume: No. 59 Dimensions: Width: 21.00cm , Height: 0.50cm , Length: 30.00cm Weight: 0.020kg ISBN: 9789241530590ISBN 10: 9241530596 Pages: 54 Publication Date: 08 October 2004 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Out of stock ![]() Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |