The Chemistry of Environmental Tobacco Smoke: Composition and Measurement, Second Edition
β Scribed by Roger A. Jenkins (Author); Bruce Tomkins (Author); Michael R. Guerin (Author)
- Publisher
- CRC Press
- Year
- 2000
- Leaves
- 478
- Edition
- 2
- Category
- Library
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β¦ Synopsis
Written by experts in the field, The Chemistry of Environmental Tobacco Smoke: Composition and Measurement, Second Edition compiles data on the properties of Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) and on concentrations of its constituents in indoor air. The authors focus on common natural indoor environments and environments associated with chronic expo
β¦ Table of Contents
Introduction. Background Indoor Air Contaminants. Mainstream and Sidestream Cigarette Smoke. Properties and Measures of Environmental Tobacco Smoke. General Sampling and Analysis Considerations. Field Studies - Particulate Matter. Field Studies - Nicotine. Field Studies - Carbon Monoxide. Field Studies - Oxides of Nitrogen. Field Studies - Formaldehyde. Field Studies - Volatile Organic Compounds. Field Studies - Trace Constituents. Appendices.
β¦ Subjects
Environment & Agriculture;Agriculture & Environmental Sciences;Environmental Sciences;Engineering & Technology;Chemical Engineering;Industrial Hygiene;Civil, Environmental and Geotechnical Engineering;Environmental Health
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