| Description |
x, 388 pages ; 24 cm |
| Series |
American essays in liturgy |
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American essays in liturgy.
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| Contents |
Consumer's chemical questions: Food additives; Cosmetics; Cleaning products; Miscellaneous questions -- Chemicals -- Appendix 1. United States poison control centers ; Canadian poison control centers -- Index |
| Summary |
Here are fast, hands-on answers to crucial questions about hundreds of chemical substances we come into contact with on a regular basis. From MSG in food to perchloroethylene in dry cleaning, this A-Z guide provides clear, no-nonsense information on the use and health effects of hundreds of chemicals found in food, medicines, cosmetics, cleaning solutions, lawn and garden products, and more. Well-organized and easy-to-use, it gives you the help you need to make smarter choices about the products you choose - for yourself and your family. Inside you'll find entries listing products, uses, precautions, and synonyms; direct answers to over 250 frequently asked questions on everyday chemicals; handy product and chemical synonym indexes; and a nationwide listing of Poison Control Centers |
| Notes |
"A Wiley-Interscience publication." |
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Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Also available as an electronic book via the World Wide Web to institutions affiliated with netLibrary, Inc |
| Subject |
Chemicals -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Chemicals.
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| Author |
McGann, Mary
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| LC no. |
98006419 |
| ISBN |
0471292125 (paperback: alk. paper) |
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0585230242 (electronic bk.) |
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