Wiley guide to chemical incompatibilities The term incompatibilities describes a wide range of chemical reactions that produce undesirable results in noncontrolled situations: the generation of toxic gases fire explosions corrosive activity polymerization ruptured containers creation of more dangerous compounds and the like. A portable and easy to use reference on reactive substances commonly found in commerce the Wiley Guide to Chemical Incompatibilities Third Edition compiles hard to find data on over 11 000 chemical compounds providing chemists technicians and engineers a thorough lightning quick resource to use during experimental preparation and in the event of an emergency. More than a revision of the previous edition this Third Edition has been rewritten and expanded to broaden coverage and improve its usefulness. It contains nearly 9 000 chemical incompatibility profiles and nearly 250 new entries covering flammability violent and explosive binary reactions incompatibilities and reactions that may result from physical change. Alphabetical organization provides concise incompatibility profiles for thousands of commonly used commercial chemicals allowing readers to look up a given substance and instantly learn whether it is incompatible with common materials other chemical substances structural materials or personal protective equipment. With thousands of new entries and easy to use organization the Third Edition of the Wiley Guide to Chemical Incompatibilities remains a handy resource for all safety first response and plant management professionals responsible for the handling storage and conveyance of chemical materials. BOOK JACKET