This authoritative, up-to-the-minute reference provides vital safety information on over 1000 commercial chemicals - exhaustively exploring the current data on fire and chemical compatibility, response methods for incidents involving chemical spills and fires, and personnel and worksite safety monitoring and sampling. Reflecting research drawn from both industry and government, the Handbook of Industrial Toxicology and Hazardous Materials delineates risk associated with fire and explosion, chemical reactivity, and health ... coordinates chemical hazards data with relevant emergency response information ... defines key internationally used terms, in addition to those used by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ... outlines emergency medical protocols for dealing with chemical exposure, as well as procedures for containing an incident ... highlights material safety data sheets (MSDS) that reflect actual practice of specific companies ... evaluates personal protection methods and field monitoring instrumentation ... and more.