Overview

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.

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Author:   Karel Verschueren (IMdMICON Environmental Consultancy and Services, A Heidemij Company)
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Edition:   5th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 22.40cm , Height: 18.60cm , Length: 28.70cm
Weight:   9.842kg
ISBN:  

9780470171721

ISBN 10:   0470171723
Pages:   4486
Publication Date:   28 November 2008
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction. I. Arrangement of Categories. A. .Properties. B. Air Pollution Factors. C. Water and Soil Pollution Factors. D. Biological Effects. II. Arrangement of Chemicals. III. Order of Elements. A. Properties. B. Air Pollution Factors. C. Water and Soil Pollution Factors. D. Biological Effects. IV. Explanatory Elements. A. Properties. 1. Boiling Points. 2. Vapor Pressure. 3. Vapor Density. 4. Water Solubility. 5. Octanol/Water Partition Coefficient. 6. Henry's Constant (H). B. Air Pollution Factors. 1. Conversion between Volume and Mass Units of Concentration. 2. Odor. 3. Hazard Potentials of Atmospheric Pollutants. 4. Natural Sources. 5. Manmade Sources. 6. Control Methods. C. Water Pollution Factors. 1. Biodegradation. 2. Oxidation Parameters. 3. Impact on Biodegradation Process. 4. Waste Water Treatment. 5. Alteration and Degradation Processes. D. Biological Effects. 1. Arrangement of Data. 2. Classification List. 3. Organisms Used in Experimental Work with Polluting Substances or in Environmental. Surveys. 4. Discussion of Biological Effects Tests. Glossary. Abbreviations. Environmental Data. Bibliography. Molecular Index. Cas Cross-Index.

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

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