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Category : Copper
Languages : en
Pages : 324

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Author: Arthur L. Frank
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Category : Environmental monitoring
Languages : en
Pages : 60

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Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309172209
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 161

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The safety of the nation's drinking water must be maintained to ensure the health of the public. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for regulating the levels of substances in the drinking water supply. Copper can leach into drinking water from the pipes in the distribution system, and the allowable levels are regulated by the EPA. The regulation of copper, however, is complicated by the fact that it is both necessary to the normal functioning of the body and toxic to the body at too high a level. The National Research Council was requested to form a committee to review the scientific validity of the EPA's maximum contaminant level goal for copper in drinking water. Copper in Drinking Water outlines the findings of the committee's review. The book provides a review of the toxicity of copper as well as a discussion of the essential nature of this metal. The risks posed by both short-term and long-term exposure to copper are characterized, and the implications for public health are discussed. This book is a valuable reference for individuals involved in the regulation of water supplies and individuals interested in issues surrounding this metal.

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Category : Cobalt
Languages : en
Pages : 170

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Category : Toluene
Languages : en
Pages : 366

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Category : Beryllium
Languages : en
Pages : 298

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Category : Styrene
Languages : en
Pages : 176

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Category : Pentachlorophenol
Languages : en
Pages : 232

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Category : Organotin compounds
Languages : en
Pages : 180

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Author: Takaomi Arai
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 4431857095
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 431

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Organotin compounds, used as antifouling biocides since 1960, are chemical compounds that act as endocrine disrupters. It is not known how organotin compounds cause hormone disturbance, however, and many questions remain about their effect on aquatic organisms. Studies on organotin compounds have recently evolved, with many new findings reported. Following a worldwide ban on organotin compounds in 2008, alternative compounds will mainly be used, with the potential for coastal areas to become contaminated, causing, among other effects, cholinesterase inhibition in aquatic organisms. Use of alternative compounds must be controlled to avoid such errors. These and other findings are described and concisely summarized in this book, providing a useful reference in countries where alternative biocides are being considered. Included are studies on the effects on marine organisms, making this book an excellent aid to experts in environmental chemistry, to government organizations, and to students.