Research Catalog

Title

Chemical composition of everyday products / John Toedt, Darrell Koza, and Kathleen Van Cleef-Toedt.

Author

Toedt, John.

Publication

Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, c2005.

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Additional Authors

• Cleef-Toedt, Kathleen Van.
• Koza, Darrell.

Description

xi, 205 p.; 25 cm.

Summary

Chemicals, both helpful and harmful, affect our everyday lives. From cosmetics to medications to cleansers to lighting, automotive, and office products, each is composed of a complex blending of elements to perform a specific task. This book analyzes over 100 groups of products, identifying the specific chemical composition of a product, the historical use of the product, how it functions, and any associated environmental and/or human health issues. Ten laboratory exercises provide students with the opportunity to observe these chemicals "in action."

Subject

• Analytical chemistry
• Chemistry Techniques, Analytical
• Household Products > analysis
• Manufactured Materials > analysis

Note

• Includes index.

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

Contents

Soaps and laundry products -- Cosmetics and bathroom products -- Health and medical products -- Baby products -- Cleaning products -- Lighting -- Common household and lawn products -- Automotive and general repair products -- Common materials and office supply products.

ISBN

0313325790 (alk. paper)

LCCN

^^2004027860

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library