| Document ID (ISN) | 107358 |
| CIS number |
07-1409 |
| ISBN(s) |
92-4-151085-4 |
| Year |
1994 |
| Convention or series no. |
HSG 85
|
| Author(s) |
International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS) |
| Title |
Amitrole - Health and safety guide |
| Bibliographic information |
World Health Organization, Distribution and Sales Service, 1211 Genève 27, Switzerland, 1994. 27p. Illus. 7 ref. |
| Internet access |
http://www.inchem.org/documents/hsg/hsg/hsg85_e.htm [in English]
|
| Abstract |
This document provides practical guidance on the application of exposure limitation guidelines contained in Environmental Health Criteria 158 (see CIS 98-1402). Contents: identity and uses of amitrole (aminotriazole); human health hazards; health surveillance and first aid; safety in storage and use; environmental hazards; summary of chemical safety information for use in the workplace; current regulations and guidelines. Amitrole is a slight irritant and may cause skin sensitization; long-term inhalation exposure to spray-mist or dust may be harmful. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
IPCS; health hazards; health engineering; aminotriazole |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
disposal of harmful waste; irritants; ILO; UNEP; WHO; labelling; sensitization; permissible levels; first aid; containment of spills; fire protection; legislation; data sheet; storage |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | WHO |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Heterocyclic compounds
|
