Download or read book Practical Guide to Chemical Safety Testing written by Derek J. Knight and published by iSmithers Rapra Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Annotation This book describes the different tests that must be performed on new chemicals and other materials to demonstrate to the regulatory authorities that they are safe for use. Tests vary from physico-chemical, measuring properties such as melting point and density, through genetic toxicity studies, to mammalian toxicology and studies to investigate effects on the environment. This book describes clearly the process of obtaining approval for use in a variety of global regions and across different applications. It also explains why different tests are performed and the implications of the results.