Handbook of Toxicology and Ecotoxicology for the Pulp and Paper Industry

Laura Robinson (Author), Ian Thorn (Author)

9780632054367, Wiley

Hardback, published 25 January 2001

208 pages
25.2 x 17.8 x 1.8 cm, 0.626 kg

' a clearly written and concise guide to the terminology and its broader meaning.'

Mark Macaulay, Paper technology, July 2001

This book provides a guide to the use and meaning of toxicological and ecological information in the paper industry. For example, the information provided by suppliers of paper chemicals to paper mills is analysed in detail. This allows for greater understanding by users and therefore awareness of the possible implications of handling a given chemical with respect to its impact on the working environment, the final product and the environment beyond the mill. The information currently available is collected, summarised and systematised so that users bombarded with inconsistent Safety Data Sheets can make intelligent use of them or can ask sensible questions of their suppliers. Emphasis is on providing guidance on how to find a commercially realistic path between over evaluation and under evaluation of potential health and environmental risks.

Toxicology: Toxicity
Acute studies
Short-term (repeated dose) studies
Long term studies
Chemical Irritancy and Corrosive Effects: The skin
The eye
Respiratory irritation
Chemical Allergies: The immune system
Chemical hypersensitivity
Contact hypersensitivity (allergic contact dermatitis)
Respiratory hypersensitivity (Occupational asthma)
How to test for allergic reactions
Genetic Toxicology and Carcinogenicity: Mutagenicity
Genetic toxicity testing
Testing for chemical carcinogenicity
Reproductive Toxicology: Reproductive toxicity testing
Ecotoxicology: Aquatic toxicity testing
Short term (acute) and long term (chronic) effects
Test design
Test species
Vertebrates
Invertebrates
Aquatic plants
Chemical Persistence and Bioaccumulation: Biodegradation
BOD and COD tests
Bioaccumulation
Classification and Labelling of Chemicals According to Their Hazardous Nature: Europe, Canada
USA
Handling Chemicals in the Workplace: Risk assessment
Chemical hazards
Regulatory Affairs: Chemical inventories
Food contact regulations
Ecolabelling
HPV programme
Issues of concern
The Material Safety Data Sheet: How to deal with toxicological or ecotoxicological data gaps
Chemical summary sheets
Glossary of terms

Subject Areas: Chemistry [PN]