R. Lewis – Sax Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials (12th edition, 2012)

Автор: R. Lewis
Название книги: Sax Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials (12th edition)
Формат: PDF
Жанр: Экология
Страницы: 5773
Качество: Изначально компьютерное, E-book

Since its publication in the 1950s, this important resource is considered the bible by those who need to evaluate the potential hazard of substances used in commerce. Now in its twelfth edition, Sax's Dangerous Properties provides extensive data on approximately 28,000 substances, with the addition of nearly 2,400 new substances. Each entry includes a DPIM code, hazard rating, entry name, CAS number, DOT number, molecular formula, molecular weight, line structural formula, description of material and physical properties, and synonyms. The book also contains Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) levels for approximately 1,000 chemicals

This Twelfth edition of Dangerous Properties of Industrial
Materials includes comprehensive hazard information on
the substances encountered in the workplace. The objective
of the work is to promote safety by providing the most
up-to-date hazard information available.
Over half of the entries have been revised for this edition.
There are 28,183 entries in this volume; 2,221 are new to this
volume. Preference was given in selection of new entries to
those listed in the EPA TSCA Inventory. These are reported
to be used in commerce in the United States.
Numerous synonyms have been added to assist in locating
the many materials that are known under a variety of
systematic and common names. The synonym cross-index
contains 149,056 entries consisting of the entry name as well
as each synonym. This index should be consulted first to
locate a material by name. Synonyms are given in English
as well as other major languages such as French, German,
Dutch, Polish, Japanese, and Italian.
A court order has vacated the OSHA Air Standards set
in 1989 and contained in 29CFR 1910.1000. OSHA has
decided to enforce only pre-1989 air standards. We have
elected to include both the Transitional Limits that went
into effect on December 31, 1992, and the Final Rule limits,
that went into effect September 1, 1989. While they may not
be enforceable by OSHA, they are better guides than the
OSHA Air Standards adopted in 1969.
The following classes of data have been updated for all
entries for which they apply:
1. Immediately dangerous to life or health concentrations
(IDLHs) for 1,035 substances. These values are defined in
the Properties section of the Introduction.
2. German MAK and BAT reflect the latest recommendations.
3. NTP 12th Annual Report on Carcinogens entries are
identified.
4. CAS numbers are provided for additional entries.
Each entry concludes with a Safety Profile, a textual
summary of the hazards presented by the entry. The
discussion of human exposures includes target organs and
specific effects reported. Carcinogenic and reproductive
assessments have been completely revised for this edition.
Fire and explosion hazards are briefly summarized in
terms of conditions of flammable or reactive hazard. Where
feasible, fire-fighting materials and methods are discussed.
Materials that are known to be incompatible with an entry
are listed here.
Also included in the safety profile are comments on disaster
hazards that serve to alert users of materials to the dangers
that may be encountered on entering storage premises
during a fire or other emergency. Although the presence
of water, steam, acid fumes, or powerful vibrations can
cause the decomposition of many materials into dangerous
compounds, of particular concern are high temperatures
(such as those resulting from a fire) because these can cause
many otherwise mild chemicals to emit highly toxic gases
or vapors such as NOx, SOx, acids, and so forth, or evolve
vapors of antimony, arsenic, mercury, and the like.
Every effort has been made to include the most current
and complete information. The author welcomes comments
or corrections to the data presented.