Inorganic Chromium 4 Compounds Contributor(s): World Health Organization (Author) |
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ISBN: 9241530782 ISBN-13: 9789241530781 Publisher: World Health Organization OUR PRICE: $34.20 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2014 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Science | Chemistry - Inorganic |
Dewey: 546.532 |
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 8.1" W x 11.6" (0.80 lbs) 119 pages |
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Publisher Description: This Concise International Chemical Assessment Document (CICAD) provides summaries of the relevant scientific information concerning the potential effects of these chemicals upon human health and the environment. Chromium (VI) compounds, also known as hexavalent chromium compounds, are widely produced by industrial processes. Humans can be exposed to these compounds via occupation exposure or via drinking water, and releases into the environment can also occur via waste water. |
Contributor Bio(s): World Health Organization: - World Health Organization is a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, charged to act as the world's directing and coordinating authority on questions of human health. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries, and monitoring and assessing health trends. |