Chemical alternatives assessments

Chemicals are an essential part of everyday life and all too-often taken for granted, yet often portrayed negatively in the media. Concern over the deleterious effects of chemicals to the environment and human health have prompted governments in the developed world to establish screening programmes...

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Other Authors: Hester, R. E. (Ronald E.) (-), Harrison, R. M.
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Cambridge : Royal Society of Chemistry 2013.
Edition:1st ed
Series:Issues in environmental science and technology, 36
Issues in Environmental Science and Technology
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See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009712727506719
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Summary:Chemicals are an essential part of everyday life and all too-often taken for granted, yet often portrayed negatively in the media. Concern over the deleterious effects of chemicals to the environment and human health have prompted governments in the developed world to establish screening programmes such as REACH and HPV Challenge to identify chemicals presenting the greatest degree of risk to health and the environment. While such programmes identify chemicals with the greatest risk, there is no ranking system for alternative chemicals, which while being potentially less harmfull, still carry
Item Description:Description based upon print version of record.
Physical Description:1 online resource (323 p.)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781849737234