Toxic properties of pesticides / Nicholas P. Cheremisinoff, John A. King
- Bib ID:
- 455531
- Format:
- Book
- Author:
- Cheremisinoff, Nicholas P
- Description:
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- New York : Marcel Dekker, c1994
- vi, 330 p. ; 24 cm.
- ISBN:
- 082479253X (acid-free paper)
- Series:
- Environmental science and pollution control ; 12.
- Summary:
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This unique resource offers concise, detailed information on the toxicological properties of and safe handling practices for pesticides and provides an overview of the registration process, registration procedures, and supplemental registration. Explaining the interaction between federal and state authorities on toxic chemicals, Toxic Properties of Pesticides gives an alphabetic listing of over 800 chemicals including their applications - from insecticides and growth regulators to herbicides, repellents, and synergists . . . examines cancellation and suspension regulations . . . furnishes safety guidelines and emergency treatment procedures . . . elucidates the signs and symptoms of poisoning . . . organizes chemicals according to product name, properties, toxicity, and uses . . . supplies a listing of pesticide manufacturers and their addresses . . . synthesizes previously uncollected data . . . and more.
- Full contents:
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- Pt. I. Regulations and Safety. 1. The Registration Process. 2. Federal and State Cooperation. 3. Cancellation and Suspension Rules. 4. General Safety Issues
- Pt. II. Toxicology. 5. Organophosphate Insecticides. 6. N-Methyl Carbamate Insecticides. 7. Solid Organochlorine Insecticides. 8. Insecticides of Biological Origin. 9. Other Insecticides, Acaricides, and Repellents. 10. Arsenic Compounds
- Pt. III. Properties, Action, and Toxicological Database
- Appendix A: Leading Pesticide Producers and Their Addresses
- Appendix B: Pesticide Products Cross Index
- Appendix C: Application Index.
- Notes:
- Includes indexes.
- Subject:
- Pesticides -- Toxicology -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
- Other authors/contributors:
- King, John A. (John Allison), 1935-
- Copyright:
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1994
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