Sax's Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials Eleventh Edition and HawUpplaga 1

Hawley's is not a dictionary in the traditional sense, but it is a compilation of technical data and descriptive information covering thousands of chemicals and chemical phenomena. It is organized to meet the needs of those who have only minutes to devote to any given substance or topic. The book contains extensive data on chemicals, trade name products, and chemistry-related definitions - updating and expanding the coverage from the 14 th edition. This coverage includes descriptions of chemicals, raw materials, processes and equipment; definitions of chemical entities, phenomena, and terminology; and descriptions of an array of trademarked products used in chemical industry. The new edition of the dictionary also adds entries for notable chemists and Nobel Prize winners, equipment and devices, natural forms and minerals, named reactions, and chemical processes. Since its inception in the early 1950's, Sax's has become the "bible" for those who need to evaluate the hazard of substances used in commerce. The book will contain extensive data on approximately 26,000 substances. It is designed to fill the information needs of professionals who must work with and evaluate the hazards of chemicals.