Hazardous Laboratory Chemicals Disposal Guide (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781566705677)

A perennial 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.

Author: Margaret-Ann Armour
ISBN-10: 1566705673
ISBN-13: 9781566705677
Publisher: CRC Press
Language: English
Published: 02/27/2003
Pages: 588
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.24lbs
Size: 9.92h x 7.46w x 1.36d