Destruction of Hazardous Chemicals in the Laboratory

Destruction of Hazardous Chemicals in the Laboratory, 4th Edition provides structured reference guidance for researchers in the laboratory who manage dangerous substances. Authors George Lunn and Eric B. Sansone outline practical procedures designed to degrade hazardous compounds directly at the bench without requiring exotic reagents or specialized equipment.

The volume details targeted destruction protocols for diverse chemical classes, including aflatoxins, butyllithium, complex metal hydrides, ethidium bromide, MPTP, nitrosamines, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. In addition, pharmaceutical destruction methods receive focused coverage, detailing degradation pathways that utilize ozone, persulfate, potassium permanganate, and photolytic degradation procedures.

To incorporate recent findings, this updated volume draws upon data collected from 1,500 scientific papers published between 2012 and 2021. The resulting reference compilation supports researchers in the laboratory by offering tested, clear methods for hazardous waste mitigation.