Overview

Sittig's Handbook of Pesticides and Agricultural Chemicals is specifically designed for use by those engaged in the agricultural and food processing industries, both vital to our nation's health and economy. People in every phase of food production, from the farm to the fork, will find a wealth of material here. It will also be of interest to professionals in the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and personal care industries who use agricultural products as ingredients. It provides crop, chemical, regulatory, health and safety information on nearly 800 pesticides, fertilizers, and other agricultural chemicals. These chemicals are organized withg unique identifiers so that all who may have contact with or interest in them can find critical information quickly.

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Author:   Stanley A. Greene (Lawyers Cooperative Publishing Company (former)) ,  Richard P. Pohanish ,  Stanley A. Greene ,  Richard P. Pohanish
Publisher:   William Andrew Publishing
Imprint:   William Andrew Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 20.30cm , Height: 4.90cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   2.660kg
ISBN:  

9780815515166

ISBN 10:   0815515162
Pages:   1213
Publication Date:   24 May 2005
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

How to Use This Book Key to Abbreviations and Acronyms Chemical Records Carcinogen/Hazard Classifications Regulatory Authority Description Incompatibilities Permissible Exposure Limits in Air Determination in Air Permissible Concentrations in Water Determination in Water Routes of Entry Harmful Effects and Symptoms Short Term Exposure Long Term Exposure Points of Attack Medical Surveillance First Aid References Bibliography Appendix 1: Index of Companies Cited Appendix 2: Directory of Agrochemical Manufacturers Appendix 3: Directory of Federal and Internatiuonal Regulatory Agencies for the Environment and Pesticides Appendix 4: Directory of State Regulatory Agencies for the Environment and Pesticides Appendix 5: Directory of Industrial and Professional Agrochemical and Food Related Organizations Appendix 6: Directory of Useful Hotlines, Databases, and Web Sites about Chemicals and the Environment Appendix 7: Agrochemical Web Sites - Useful Sources of Information about Agrochemicals and Food Safety Appendix 8: Synonym and Trade Name Cross Index Appendix 9: Index of EPA Product Codes Appendix 10: CAS Number Cross Index

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"""This up-to-date handbook is meticulously compiled and is full of information anyone with even the slightest involvement in agrochemicals will appreciate."" - USFDA Library"

This up-to-date handbook is meticulously compiled and is full of information anyone with even the slightest involvement in agrochemicals will appreciate. - USFDA Library

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