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The Chemical Literature

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Polymer References

EBOOKS FROM THE LIBRARY

Principles of Polymerization by George Odian
ISBN: 0471478741
Publication Date: 2004-03-25
Polymer Analysis by Barbara H. Stuart
ISBN: 0470511354
Publication Date: 2008-04-30

PRINT BOOKS AVAILABLE IN THE LIBRARY

Polymer Handbook by J. Brandrup (Editor); Edmund H. Immergut (Editor); E. A. Grulk (Editor); A. Abe (Editor); D. Bloch (Editor)
ISBN: 0471166286
Publication Date: 1999-03-08
The Polymer Data Handbook by James E. Mark
ISBN: 9780195181012
Publication Date: 2009-05-22

Safety and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

UNC Chemical Safety Information
Chemical Safety works to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and control personnel exposures to chemical hazards.
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard Pictogram
Hazard Communication Standards (HCS) now include pictograms on labels to alert users of the chemical hazards to which they may be exposed. Here is a chart of the pictograms.

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Each pictogram consists of a symbol on a white background framed within a red border and represents a distinct hazard(s). The pictogram on the label is determined by the chemical hazard classification.

MSDS Sources to Start With

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) contain information on chemicals and their properties along with health, physical, and environmental hazards. As they are provided by manufacturers, there is no centralized location so you may have to look in multiple places. Begin with the sources listed:

MSDS Search (National MSDS Repository)
MSDS plus CHEMINFO
A comprehensive collection of over 200,000 Material Safety Data Sheets for chemicals and commercial products.
UNC Environment, Health and Safety
More information and resources for SDS.

Writing and Citing

ACS Guide to Scholarly Communication
This online style guide resource provides students, researchers, educators and librarians with the instruction and advice they need to master the art of scholarly communication (publications, presentations, data conventions and communicating with the public).

Write Like a Chemist by Marin S. Robinson; Fredricka L. Stoller; Molly Constanza-Robinson; James K. Jones
ISBN: 9780195367423
Write Like a Chemist is a guide to chemistry-specific writing. It offers a structured approach to writing that targets four important chemistry genres: the journal article, conference abstract, scientific poster, and research proposal.