ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY
Books
To find books, theses and serial publications, use
a PAC terminal and conduct a search for author, title or
subject. For the correct subject heading consult the Li-
brary of Congress Subject Headings (located near the Sci.
Ref. Desk) or a science librarian. Some important subject
headings are ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY, AIR - POLLUTION, ORGANIC
WATER POLLUTANTS, POLLUTION - ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS, ENVI-
RONMENTAL CHEMISTRY, and SOIL POLLUTION.
Literature Guides and Bibliographies
KF 3775 Environmental Law.
A1 Contains annotated informationžsources that
S35 cover the preservation, protection, and rehabili-
Sci Ref tation of the physical environment.
TX 531 Food Safety 1990.
F66 A comprehensive, annotated bibliography of food
1990 safety. Contains a broad range of articles.
Sci Ref
RA 1193.4Information Sources in Toxicology. 2d ed.
W49 Covers the harm chemicals cause on biological
1988 systems. Lists international resources, univer-
Sci Ref sities, organizations. Annotated.
Desk
TD 423 Water Pollution.
K58 An annotated bibliography of resources from the
1980 physical, social and natural sciences. Includes a
Sci Ref glossary and author and subject indexes.
Indexes and Abstracts
Index Chemical Abstracts.
Table Gives comprehensive coverage of the world's
7A chemical literature. Has subject, chemical sub
Sci Ref stance, formula, author, patent, etc. indexes.
Available online.
Index Environment Abstracts.
Biology Provides full coverage of the environment.
Sci Ref Includes subject, author, SIC code, geography, and
source indexes. Available online.
Index Pollution Abstracts.
Biology Covers control and research. Discusses land,
Sci Ref water, air, and noise; toxicology, health, radia-
tion, etc. Contains author and subject indexes.
Availabl online.
Periodicals
Bioremediation in the Field (EP 1.105 Gov Pub). Timely and
updated information on new developments in the
application of bioreme"ation. Covers site clean-
up, industrial facilities, underground storage
tanks, etc.
Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology
(RA 565.A1 B8). Contains significant advances in
the fields of air, soil, water pollution and food
contamination.
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety (QH 545.A1 E29).
Discusses the biologic and toxic effects caused by
natural or synthetic chemical pollutants.
Dictionaries and Encyclopedias
TD 173 Dictionary of Dangerous Pollutants, Ecology, and
T83 Environment.
Sci Ref A comprehensive work covering pollution,
energy, chemical substances, water, air, human
body, etc.
TP 9 Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology. 4th ed.
E685 In 24+ volumes. In addition to chemical tech-
1991 nology, also covers all aspects of environmental
Sci Ref chemistry.
Desk
S 592 The Encyclopedia of Soil Science.
E52 Discusses the nature and properties of soils.
Sci Ref Emphasizes chemistry, physics, biology, etc. of
soils. Includes bibliographies.
SB 951 Nanogen Index: A Dictionary of Pesticides and
P23 Chemical Pollutants.
1982 A list and definition of chemicals which can
LifeSci modify the environment. Gives common and chemical
BusSpea names, structure, properties, synonyms, and uses.
Includes a number of indexes.
Nanogen Index 2: A Dictionary of Agricultural Chemicals
and Environmental Contaminants.
Published in 1996.
TP 248 Pesticides Process Encyclopedia.
P47 A treatise on agricultural pesticides and their
S52 manufacturing processes. Gives chemical and trade
Sci Ref names; function, formula, and references.
Handbooks and Manuals
SB 951 The Agrochemicals Handbook.
A48 A collection of international agrochemicals.
1983 Gives properties, mode of action, uses, toxicity
LifeSci for each entry. Listed by common name.
(no longer published)
TD 193 CRC Handbook of Mass Spectra of Environmental
H57 Contaminants.
1985 Covers 394 common pollutants. Gives common
name, Merck Index number, RN, molecular formula,
spectrum, CAS name for each compound. Contains
indexes.
TD 426 Groundwater Chemicals Desk Reference.
M66 Comprehensive coverage of EPA's "Priority
1990 Pollutants". Gives chemical, fire and health
Sci Ref hazard information. Indexed.
TD 196 Handbook of Environmental Data on Organic
O73 Chemicals. 2d ed.
V47 Alphabetically arranged by name. Gives syn-
1983 onyms, formulae, properties, air and water pollu-
Sci Ref tion factors, biological effects. Has formula
index.
T55.3 Hazardous Substances Resource Guide.
H3 A list of toxic chemicals found in the home,
H444 community, and the workplace. Contains a resourc-
1993 es guide and several indexes.
Sci Ref
TP 247.5 Industrial Solvents Handbook. 3d ed.
I53 Contains data and physical properties of sol-
1985 vents.
Sci Ref
SB 951 The Pesticide Manual. 8th ed.
P434 Alphabetically arranged by name; lists formula
1987 and derivatives. Discusses nomenclature; gives
Sci Ref properties, uses, analysis, toxicology. Includes
superseded compounds.
Standards
TD 196 Chemical Guide to SARA Title III. 2d ed.
C45 A list of hazardous chemicals and information
C483 on how to handle them in emergency situations.
1988 Contains chemical name index; master index of
Sci Ref chemicals and regulatory data; regulatory souce
lists; and appendixes.
TD 196 Chemical Guide to the OSHA Hazard Communication
C45 Standard. 3d ed.
C48 Provides easy access to chemicals considered to
1988 be always hazardous. Has chemical name index;
Sci Ref master index of chemicals and regulatory data;
regulatory source list; and appendices.
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