| Document ID (ISN) | 51174 |
| CIS number |
89-217 |
| ISBN(s) |
0-08-033159-9 |
| Year |
1986 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Grisham J.W. |
| Title |
Health aspects of the disposal of waste chemicals |
| Bibliographic information |
Pergamon Press Inc., Maxwell House, Fairview Park, Elmsford, NY 10523, USA, 1986. 454p. Illus. Bibl. Price: USD 85.00. |
| Abstract |
This report of an executive scientific panel on uncontrolled disposal covers: introduction and background; waste chemicals of major concern; factors influencing human exposure; assessment of health effects; epidemiology of exposed populations; factors in risk assessment; chemical exposure health studies; disposal site health studies; international aspects of chemical waste disposal; conclusions and recommendations. Synopses of all selected chemicals are given. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
dangerous substances; health hazards; waste disposal; chemical products |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
phenol; exposure; epidemiological aspects; report; chloroform; carbon tetrachloride; 1,1,1-trichloroethane; butanone; trichloroethylene; pentachlorophenol; benzene; hexachlorocyclopentadiene; tetrachlorodibenzodioxin; hazard evaluation; naphthalene; USA |
| Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
| Subject(s) |
Environmental pollution
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Waste collection and disposal
|
