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T1 The halogenated aliphatic, olefinic, cyclic, aromatic, and aliphatic-aromatic hydrocarbons including the halogenated insecticides: Their toxicity and potential dangers
JF Journal of the American Medical Association
JO Journal of the American Medical Association
YR 1955
FD August 20
VO 158
IS 16
SP 1480
OP 1480
DO 10.1001/jama.1955.02960160074028
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.1955.02960160074028
AB This book is a review of the accumulated knowledge on the mechanism and action of the halogenated hydrocarbons. Carbon tetrachloride, DDT, Freon, methyl bromide, and other less familiar chemicals used as insecticides, solvents, fumigants, and refrigerants are described. The chemistry, analytical procedure, potential uses, investigative toxicology, clinical toxicology, and the prophylaxis and treatment of poisoning from them are discussed. Since many of these compounds are finding increasing use in industry and our daily life, this synopsis of their toxicology is intended to reduce the incidences and facilitate the diagnosis and treatment of poisoning and stimulate research on many unanswered problems concerning their activity. As a reference guide to help further knowledge on newer poisons used in industry and in agriculture, this book can be highly recommended.