Toxic chemicals : risk prevention through use reduction /: risk prevention through use reduction. ([2016?])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Thomas E. Higgins and Jayanti A. Sachdev, Stephen A. Engleman.
• Authors: Higgins, Thomas E, 1948-; Sachdev, Jayanti A; Engleman, Stephen A
• Contents: 1. Introduction -- 2. Toxic chemical composition reporting -- 3. Toxic chemical release reporting -- 4. TRI programs in other countries -- 5. TRI program impacts on reducing toxic chemical releases -- 6. Quantifying toxicity -- 7. Quantifying mobility -- 8. Quantifying persistence -- 9. Quantifying bioconcentration -- 10. Developing effective toxicity factors -- 11. Focusing on impact chemicals -- 12. Use versus release reporting -- 13. Pollution prevention planning -- 14. Technical assistance -- 15. Market-based approaches to environmental protection -- 16. A program to reduce toxic chemical use -- 17. Costs and benefits.
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2016
• Copyright Date: 2011
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations
• Subjects: 363.1791; Chemical industry -- Waste minimization; Hazardous wastes -- Management -- Government policy; Chemicals -- Accidents -- Prevention; LAW -- Environmental; SCIENCE -- Environmental Science; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Manufacturing; HEALTH & FITNESS -- Safety; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781439839164; 1439839166
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references.
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