Patty's Toxicology, 6 Volume Set, 6th Edition

Introduction:
This text, Patty's Toxicology, 6 Volume Set, 6th Edition, edited by Eula Bingham and Barbara Cohrssen, offers a comprehensive and in-depth examination of industrial toxicology, providing crucial information for toxicologists, industrial hygienists, and other professionals in the field. The book features an improved format from the previous edition, with contributions from approximately 40% new authors, offering a fresh and international perspective on the subject matter. Readers can expect up-to-date information on various topics, such as nanotechnology, flavorings and the food industry, reactive chemical control, metalworking fluids, and pharmaceuticals, among others.

Key Points:

1. The text is organized into six volumes, with logical groupings of comprehensive toxicological data for industrial compounds.
2. Each volume covers specific topics, including physical and chemical properties, exposure limits, and biological tolerance values for occupational exposures.
3. The 6th edition features content updates, with about 40% of the authors being new, providing a global perspective and discussing new subjects such as nanotechnology, flavorings and the food industry, reactive chemical control, metalworking fluids, and pharmaceuticals.
4. Eula Bingham, one of the editors, is a Professor of Environmental health and has served as the assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and health (OSha), contributing significantly to the field of occupational and environmental health.
5. Barbara Cohrssen, the other editor, is a Certified Industrial hygienist and Registered Environmental assessor, with over 30 years of experience in occupational and environmental health and safety.
6. The book covers critical areas of industrial toxicology, essential for professionals working in toxicology, industrial hygiene, and environmental health.
7. With the inclusion of new authors and topics, the 6th edition provides a more comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of industrial toxicology and its implications for public health and safety.

Main Message:
Patty's Toxicology, 6 Volume Set, 6th Edition, serves as a vital resource for professionals involved in industrial toxicology, industrial hygiene, and environmental health. The inclusion of new authors and topics in this edition ensures that readers receive the most current and comprehensive information available in the field. By understanding and applying the knowledge presented in this text, professionals can better protect workers and the public from potential health hazards associated with industrial chemicals and processes.

Bingham, Eula, and Barbara Cohrssen. “Patty’s Toxicology, 6 Volume Set, 6th Edition,” n.d.