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JB408X

Fire Fighter's Handbook of Hazardous Materials, Seventh Edition
Charles J. Baker, International Association of Fire Chiefs

 

Covering over 13,000 chemicals and their characteristics, there is no more extensive hazmat reference guide!

Hazardous materials are an inevitable part of every fire fighter's job. Knowing how to operate safely and take the necessary precautions is crucial. The Fire Fighter's Handbook of Hazardous Materials, Seventh Edition is a quick and simple reference book of hazardous substances that fire fighters are likely to encounter. It contains crucial information such as:

 

Relative toxicity

Flammability

Thermal stability

Permissible extinguishing agents

Much more!

 

Also include:

 

Alphabetical section tabs for instant reference

Alternating shaded rows to enhance readability

DOT Quick Reference Appendix allowing responders to access chemical names by DOT number

 

Terminology quick reference

 

Boiling point

CAS Number

Chemical name

Class

Disaster –Fire

Disaster-Atmosphere

DOT Number

Evacuation

Extinguishing information

First aid

Flammability limits

Flash point

Health

Ignition temperature

Reactivity

Remarks

Specific gravity

Suits

Toxicity –Lungs

Toxicity –Skin

Vapor density

Water solubility