Sittig's Handbook of Pesticides and Agricultural Chemicals, 1st Edition

Description

Sittig's Handbook of Pesticides and Agricultural Chemicals is specifically designed for use by those engaged in the agricultural and food processing industries, both vital to our nation's health and economy. People in every phase of food production, from the farm to the fork, will find a wealth of material here. It will also be of interest to professionals in the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and personal care industries who use agricultural products as ingredients. It provides crop, chemical, regulatory, health and safety information on nearly 800 pesticides, fertilizers, and other agricultural chemicals. These chemicals are organized withg unique identifiers so that all who may have contact with or interest in them can find critical information quickly.

Readership

Food technologists, agricultural extension agents, agricultural chemical handlers, chemists, technicians, educators, manufacturers and regulators on state and federal level, government agroterrorism agencies and industry vendors/suppliers, professionals and educators across the entire food chain starting with pesticide manufacturers to food scientists, and animal/plant inspection services. Will also be of interest to pharmaceutical and cosmetics/personal care chemists, engineers and formulators, newspapers and the legal community.

Sittig's Handbook of Pesticides and Agricultural Chemicals, 1st Edition

How to Use This Book
Key to Abbreviations and Acronyms
Chemical Records
Chemical Name
Use Type
CAS Number
Formula
Alert
Synonyms
Trade Names
Producers
Chemical Class
EPA/OPP PC Code
California DPR Chemical Code
ICSC Number
RTECS Number
EEC Number
EINECS Number
Uses
Human Toxicity (long-term) with CFR citations
Fish Toxicity (threshold) with CFR citations
US Maximum Allowable Residue Levels

Carcinogen/Hazard Classifications
US EPA Carcinogens
US NTP
California Prop. 65
US TRI
IARC
Label Signal Word
WHO Acute Hazard
Endocrine Disruptor
Regulatory Authority
Description
Incompatibilities
Permissible Exposure Limits in Air
Determination in Air
Permissible Concentrations in Water
Determination in Water
Routes of Entry Harmful Effects and Symptoms
Short Term Exposure
Long Term Exposure
Points of Attack
Medical Surveillance
First Aid
References
Bibliography
Appendix 1: Index of Companies Cited
Appendix 2: Directory of Agrochemical Manufacturers
Appendix 3: Directory of Federal and Internatiuonal Regulatory Agencies for the Environment and Pesticides
Appendix 4: Directory of State Regulatory Agencies for the Environment and Pesticides
Appendix 5: Directory of Industrial and Professional Agrochemical and Food Related Organizations
Appendix 6: Directory of Useful Hotlines, Databases, and Web Sites about Chemicals and the Environment
Appendix 7: Agrochemical Web Sites - Useful Sources of Information about Agrochemicals and Food Safety
Appendix 8: Synonym and Trade Name Cross Index
Appendix 9: Index of EPA Product Codes
Appendix 10: CAS Number Cross Index