Chemistry of hazardous materials /
Eugene Meyer.
- 6th edition.
- xxxiv, 765 pages : colour illustrations ; 26 cm.
- Brady fire series .
Includes index.
1. Introduction -- 2. Some Features of Matter and Energy -- 3. Flammable Gases and Liquids -- 4. Chemical Forms of Matter -- 5. Principles of Chemical Reactions -- 6. Use of the DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations by Emergency Responders -- 7. Chemistry of Some Common Elements -- 8. Chemistry of Some Corrosive Materials -- 9. Chemistry of Some Water- and Air-Reactive Substances -- 10. Chemistry of Some Toxic Substances -- 11. Chemistry of Some Oxidizers -- 12. Chemistry of Some Hazardous Organic Compounds: Part I -- 13. Chemistry of Some Hazardous Organic Compounds: Part II -- 14. Chemistry of Some Polymeric Materials -- 15. Chemistry of Some Explosives -- 16. Radioactive Materials