Ullmann's Industrial Toxicology

The one-stop resource for health protection professionals, environmental scientists and safety engineers. Based on the latest online edition of Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry containing articles never been before in print, all the information on industrial toxicology, ecotoxicology, process safety plus occupational health and safety has been condensed into these handy two volumes. This ready reference provides practical information on applying the science of toxicology in both the occupational and environmental setting, and explains the fundamentals needed to understand the effects of chemical hazards on humans and ecosystems. The detailed and meticulously edited articles have been written by renowned experts from industry and academia. Top-quality illustrations, clear diagrams and charts combined with an extensive use of tables enhance the presentation and provide a unique level of detail. Deeper insights into any given area of interest is offered by referenced contributions, while rapid access to a particular subject is enhanced by both a keyword and author index. From the contents: Toxicology Ecology and Ecotoxicology Occupational Health and Safety Plant and Process Safety Safety Regulations Legal Aspects Carciogenic and Mutagenic Agents Food Additives Antioxidants Disinfectants Nucleic and Amino Acids Cancer Chemotherapy PharmaceuticalsWiley-VCH is the author of 'Ullmann's Industrial Toxicology' with ISBN 9783527312474 and ISBN 3527312471.