An accomplished author with decades of experience working in the plastics industry and teaching the chemistry of hazardous materials to emergency responders, Frank Fire has updated his book covering the basic approach to hazardous materials.
In the new third edition, each chapter has been revised (where required) to reflect changes since the second edition was published. For example, each chemical mentioned whose volume or usage has changed has been updated, including their usage as a chemical warfare agent. A new chapter covers each class of chemical warfare agents.
An excellent resource for emergency responders and those involved in departmental training programs or curriculum development.
About The Author
Illustrations
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1 : The Chemistry of Hazardous Materials
Chapter 2 : Chemical Compounds
Chapter 3 : Covalent Bonding
Chapter 4 : Hydrocarbons
Chapter 5 : Hydrocarbon Derivatives
Chapter 6 : Fire and Pyrolysis
Chapter 7 : Flammable and Combustible Liquids
Chapter 8 : Compressed Gases
Chapter 9 : Combustible Solids
Chapter 10 : Cryogenic Gases
Chapter 11 : Oxidizing Agents
Chapter 12 : Plastics
Chapter 13 : Corrosives
Chapter 14 : Unstable Materials : Organic Peroxides and Monomers
Chapter 15 : Toxicity
Chapter 16 : Radioactivity
Chapter 17 : Explosives
Chapter 18 : Water- and Air-Reactive Materials
Chapter 19 : Chemical Warfare Agents
Glossary
Appendix
A : Chemical Structure of Monomers and Polymers : Molecular Structure of Certain Plastics
B : Hazardous Chemicals Forbidden to Be Carried by Common Carriers (U.S. Department of Transportation)
C : National Fire Protection Association NFPA 704 Standard System for The Identification of The Fire Hazards of Materials
D : International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
E : Structural Formulas for Chemical Warfare Agents
F : Answers to Chapter Questions
Index
