Sax's Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials


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Sax2s Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials, Ninth EditionThis comprehensive reference is a vast and reliable source of critical information on health and safety data, regulatory standards, toxicity, carcinogenicity, and physical properties of over 20,000 chemical substances. The Ninth Edition features 2,000 completely new chemicals, drugs, and biological agents; 14,000 updated entries; OSHA, ACGIH, and DFG MAK exposure limits; NIOSH workplace air limits; DOT hazard classifications; CAS Registry numbers; and more.Hawley2s Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Thirteenth Edition The most widely recognized dictionary of industrial chemicals, terms, processes, reactions, and related terminology, Hawley2s is an essential reference for all levels of staff in industries where chemicals are used. The completely updated Thirteenth Edition includes new and revised definitions and product information; revised CAS numbers and commonly used chemical synonyms; toxicity, reactivity, and flammability data; and up-to-date processes, instrumentation, named chemical reactions, techniques, and materials.What2s included: Robust, user-friendly Folio search and retrieval software On-screen help and pull-down menus Windows? and Macintosh? platforms Menu-driven ease for rapid access to data INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSWindows InstallationIn order to run the infobase, SHARE must be installed and your Windows TEMP directory must be set up properly. 1. Insert the disk into your CD-ROM drive. 2. Install the software using ONE of the following methods: a. Using Program Manager, choose the Run command from the File menu. Type (drive)SETUP where (drive) is the drive letter assigned to your CD-ROM reader. (Or select browse and find the file "setup.exe" on the CD-ROM and double-click, then follow the program prompts to complete your installation.) b. Using the File Manager program, select your CD-ROM drive. Locate the "setup.exe" file in the right-hand window and double-click to launch the Installer. 3. Follow the Installer2s prompts to complete your installation.Macintosh Installation 1. Insert the disk into your CD-ROM drive. 2. From the desktop, double-click the icon. 3. Open the folder labeled "Drag Contents to Preferences." Drag the folder labeled "Folio Views" to your Preferences folder, which is inside the System folder on your hard drive. 4. You may then click on the manual or on the infobase icon to begin using the infobase.Note: The above instructions might not work on Power PC clones. If you are unable to open your infobase software, please call Technical Support at (212) 850-6753 and we will assist you in opening it.System Requirements Windows: Version 3.1 or higher, share.exe utility, 4MB RAM/4MB hard drive space. Macintosh: 68020 processor or higher, System 7.5 or higher, 4MB RAM/4MB hard drive space. Also compatible with Novell2s NetWare? and NetWare? Lite products, Microsoft? LAN Manager, Banyan2s VINES, and Artisoft2s LANtastic.Folio and Folio Views are registered trademarks of Open Market.




Sax's Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials 11e, 3 Volume Print and CD-ROM Set


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Annotation Since its inception in the early 1950's, this book has become the number one resource for those who need to evaluate the hazard of substances used in commerce. Now in its eleventh edition, it contains extensive data on approximately 26,000 substances, including 2000 new entries. The three-volume set now includes Immediately Dangerous Life or Health (IDHL) levels for approximately 1000 chemicals, proving essential for designing adequate ventilation systems and selection of respiratory protection. Other highlights include: * A special appendix containing information of nerve gases and biological agents that might appear in the workplace as a result of terrorist activity * It is the only reference that combines, for so many substances, data on toxicological, fire, reactivity, explosive potential, and regulatory information * Regulatory data covers exposure level classifications for a number of regulatory agencies, from OSHA to the U.S. Department of Transportation Sax's Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials, Eleventh Edition provides an essential, up-to-date resource for professionals in industrial hygiene, safety, emergency response, law, and policymaking.