Third Edition
by Margaret-Ann Armour

• Provides carefully tested disposal procedures for over 300 compounds
• Presents equations showing the products of the chemical transformations
• Highlights hazardous reactions and physiological and health hazards for each compound
• Contains entries for 15 pesticides commonly used in greenhouses
• Includes procedures for the safe handling and disposal of spills

The latest version of a bestseller, Hazardous Laboratory Chemicals Disposal Guide, Third Edition includes individual entries for over 300 compounds. The extensive list of references has been updated and includes entries for 15 pesticides commonly used in greenhouses.

Emphasis is placed on disposal methods that turn hazardous waste material into non-toxic products. These methods fall into several categories, including acid/base neutralization, oxidation or reduction, and precipitation of toxic ions as insoluble solids. The text also provides data on hazardous reactions of chemicals, assisting laboratory managers in developing a plan of action for emergencies such as the spill of any of the chemicals listed.

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