Toxic Chemicals: Risk Prevention Through Use Reduction

by Stephen A. Engleman, Jayanti A. Sachdev, Thomas Higgins

Catastrophic events such as the Bhopal, India tragedy and rising incidences of cancer in areas neighboring industrial facilities have heightened concern over the use of toxic chemicals in manufacturing and industry, particularly with respect to long-term exposure. While legislation and publicity have reduced the use of some chemicals, risks remain that continue to threaten the health of individuals worldwide. Based on the authors' research conducted...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1439839158
• ISBN13: 9781439839157
• Release Date: November 2010
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"