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Chlorinated organic compounds are indispensable in industrial production - but they are usually toxic, often carcinogenic and damage genetic material. In the well-structured tables of this book the user can recognize at a glance the toxicological effects of the classes of chlorinated organic compounds most often used in industry. The clear and scientifically based evaluation of the data shows the risk associated with chlorinated organic compounds. This is a highly up-to-date reference book for toxicologists, chemists and scientists concerned with environmental problems.