Publisher's Synopsis
Since its inception in the early 1950's, this book has become the "bible" for those who need to evaluate the hazard of substances used in commerce. The new edition contains extensive data on approximately 31,500 substances, close to a 10% increase in chemical substances covered as compared to the previous edition.
In general Sax's DPIM is designed to fill the information needs of professionals who must work with and evaluate the hazards of chemicals. The new edition has great deal of new information including for numerous chemicals: chemical structures, ionization potential; patient treatment recommendation; personal protective equipment recommendations; firefighting techniques; decontamination measures; GHS signal word and hazards statements; full mmHg to vapor pressure entries for clarity; FTIR spectrum; Raman Spectrum; Mass Spectrum and Kovats Retention Indices (KRI) etc.
