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: Offering comprehensive coverage of dangerous compounds and control measures designed to mitigate their ecological impact, this revised edition reflects the tremendous increase in available data on the presence and fate of new and existing organic chemicals, mixtures, and preparations. The text covers natural and man-made sources of substances, their users, and various formulations. It also provides extensive details on each chemical including properties; air, water, and soil pollution factors; and biological effects. Also available on CD-ROM. See the Computer Resources section of this catalog