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'+mU(2,'10s')+'ADA Recommendation for Fluoride in Infant Diets'+A+Y+mJ(10010020,'')+TS+'A three part series on its history, chemical and physical properties, uses, health hazards and the legal implications of asbestosis & mesotheli...">Asbestos'+Sn+mU(4,10010020)+X+N+'asbestoshistory2004'+T+'">Asbestos, a Brief History its Uses & Health Risks'+F+N+'asbestosproperties2004'+T+'">Asbestos, its Chemical & Physical Properties'+F+N+'asbestoshealthhazards2004'+T+'">Asbestos: A Manufacturing Health Hazard Dating to Prehistoric Times'+A+Z+Y+mJ(10010030,'')+'Dry-Cleaning Chemicals'+mU(4,10010030)+X+N+'200603percholorethylene'+T+'According to the EPA, we all may be exposed to perc because it is found in the air and drinking water nationwide.">Looking Good, Feeling Bad; or, What\'s the Problem with Perc?'+F+N+'200605drycleaning'+T+'The vast majority of America\'s dry cleaners use perc - are there viable alternatives? 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'+mU(2,'20s')+'Anatomy of the Atom'+F+O+'pcb'+T+'PCB, The Manmade Chemicals That Won\'t Go Away">The Chemistry of Polychlorinated Biphenyls'+F+D+'/yogi/reference/molar'+T+'A tutorial on Molar mass calculations with examples and a molecular weight calculator to aid calculations.">Molar Mass Calculations and Molecular Weight Calculator'+F+O+'MolarityMolalityNormality'+T+'Introduces stoichiometry and explains the differences between molarity, molality and normality.">Stoichiometry: Molarity, Molality and Normality'+F+O+'200609fluorine'+T+'Fluoride\'s derivatives have many uses other than as a mouthwash.">What You Do and Don\'t Know About Fluorine'+A+Z+Y+mJ(20020,'')+'Reference Resources'+mU(3,20020)+X+D+'/yogi/chemicals/'+TI+'An indexed directory of common chemicals used in industry and household products.">Chemical Database'+F+O+'dictionary/index'+T+'Defines many of the technical terms and acronyms used on this site as well as many other terms.">Chemistry Dictionary'+A+Y+mJ(20020030,'')+P+''+TI+'Comprehensive data for each element of the periodic table including up to 40 properties, common chemical compounds. Information also provided for 3...">Periodic Table of Elements'+A+mU(4,20020030)+X+'Periodic Table Sorted By'+L+P+'atomicradius'+T+'">Atomic Radius'+F+P+'boilingpoint'+T+'">Boiling Point'+F+P+'covalentradius'+T+'">Covalent Radius'+F+P+'crosssection'+T+'">Cross Section'+F+P+'crystal'+T+'">Crystal Structure'+F+P+'density'+T+'">Density'+F+P+'electrical'+T+'">Electrical Conductivity'+F+P+'electronegativity'+T+'">Eletronegativity'+F+P+'meltingpoint'+T+'">Freezing Point'+F+P+'vaporization'+T+'">Heat of Vaporization'+F+P+'ionicradius'+T+'">Ionic Radius'+F+P+'1stionization'+T+'">Ionization Potential'+F+P+'mass'+T+'">Mass Average'+F+P+'meltingpoint'+T+'">Melting Point'+F+P+'name'+T+'">Element Name'+F+P+'series'+T+'">Series'+F+P+'symbol'+T+'">Symbol'+F+P+'thermal'+T+'">Thermal Conductivity'+F+P+'year'+T+'">Year of Discovery'+A+'

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'+mU(2,'30s')+'Guide to Handling Household Chemicals'+F+H+'200606lawnchemicals'+T+'Each year consumers paint their lawns with various fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides. These chemicals can be deadly if used incorrectly.">The Dangers of Lawn Chemicals at Home'+A+Z+Y+mJ(30020,'')+'Industry'+mU(3,30020)+'Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG)'+A+mU(4,30020010)+'UN Number'+F+H+'erg/ob/name'+T+'">Material Name'+A+Z+L+H+'erg/gn/list'+T+'">Guide Pages'+F+H+'erg/ii/1005-1082'+T+'">Table of Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances'+F+H+'erg/wr/list'+T+'">Table of Water-Reactive Materials Which Produce Toxic Gases'+A+Y+mJ(30020010050,'')+'Notes'+mU(5,30020010050)+X+H+'erg/isointro'+T+'">Introduction to the Table of Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances'+F+H+'erg/ProtectiveFactors'+T+'">Protective Action Decision Factors to Consider'+F+H+'erg/ProtectiveTableNotes'+T+'">How to use the table of initial isolation and protective action distances'+A+Z+Z+L+H+'table/'+TI+'USDOT hazardous materials table from 49CFR 172.101.">49CFR USDOT Hazardous Materials Table'+A+Y+mJ(30020030,'')+H+'placards/'+TI+'Images and definitions of hazardous materials placards required by the USDOT when transporting dangerous goods.">USDOT HazMat Placards'+A+mU(4,30020030)+X+H+'placards/class1'+T+'Class 1 Explosives">1 Explosives'+F+H+'placards/class2'+T+'Class 2 Compressed Gasses">2 Compressed Gas'+F+H+'placards/class3'+T+'Class 3 Flammable Liquids">3 Flammable Liquid'+F+H+'placards/class4'+T+'Class 4 Flammable Solids">4 Flammable Solids'+F+H+'placards/class5'+T+'Class 5 Oxidizers">5 Oxidizers'+F+H+'placards/class6'+T+'Division 6.1 Poisons">6.1 Poisons'+F+H+'placards/class7'+T+'Class 7 Radioactive Materials">7 Radioactives'+F+H+'placards/class8'+T+'Class 8 Corrosive Liquids">8 Corrosives'+F+H+'placards/class9'+T+'Class 9 Miscellaneous">9 Miscellaneous'+F+H+'placards/etc'+T+'Related Markings">Related Markings'+F+H+'compliance/quiz'+T+'Test your knowledge of USDOT HazMat placarding regulations (49CFR).">Placarding Quiz'+A+Z+L+H+'placards/PlacardingCD'+T+'Contains clipart versions of hazmat placards. Includes USDOT hazmat transportation training modules as a free bonus.">USDOT HazMat Placards CD & training modules'+F+H+'compliance/200601ExceptionsExemptionsVariances'+T+'All Leniencies are not created equally, what are the differences?">Exceptions, Exemptions and Variances'+F+H+'compliance/HazMatTransportionPermitSystem'+T+'Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration\'s hazardous materials transportation permitting system.">FMCSA HazMat Transportion Permit System'+F+H+'articles/hm200'+T+'USDOT exceptions that allow the transport of materials of the trade without shipping papers.">HM-200 Provides Relief for Materials of the Trade'+F+H+'articles/hm206'+T+'USDOT rule designed to make it easier for emergency responders to identify hazardous materials.">HM-206 Alters Requirements'+F+H+'articles/explosives'+T+'This basic question drive the inquiries into characterizing any hazardous material.">Is This Material an Explosive Hazard?'+A+'

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