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Posted By b318isp
I have a book entitled "Handling Chemicals Safely", published in 1980 by a Dutch consortium of experts. It is a great book insofar as it summarises the main (physical and safety) characteristics of over 900 chemicals. Time and time again it has served to provide information quickly. This, in conjunction with EH40 & MSDSs, can answer 95% of queries that come my way.
I'm believe that there was a reprint in 1989, but none since.
Has anyone come across a more modern or alternative type of book?
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Posted By Paul Leadbetter
I use Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary; my copy was printed in 1987 but there are more recent editions.
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Posted By Chris Packham
I use several reference works, since many of the chemical reference books are somewhat lacking in information about my particular area of interest (skin).
For chemical hazards I usually use as a starting point Hazardous Chemicals Desk Reference by Richard Lewis (Van Nostrand Reinhold, ISBM 0-442-02322-7). Mine is the fourth edition (1997) but I believe there are later editions.
However, I invariably cross reference with works such as Fishers Contact Dermatitis, etc. to ensure that I have a comprehensive picture.
Chris
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Posted By Chris Packham
Forgot to mention, NIOSH in the USA has a very comprehensive database that can be accessed from their website. It's free! I was told that this is updated regularly.
Chris
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Posted By Bob Youel
NIOSH is great and I also use N Irving Sax [again from the USA. My copy is now old but still relevant from the base chemistry point of view
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Posted By b318isp
Great lads, just the info I was looking for.
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