Zoller (chemistry and science education, Haifa University, Israel) deals with the potential environmental impact of detergents and components of detergent formulations. Part I, on detergent-related environmental impact and its assessment, contains discussion of the distribution rate, effects, biodegradation, and ecotoxicology of detergents, and examines environmental safety legislation on detergents. Part II, on the environmental behavior, effects, and impact of detergent components, examines the effects of various types of surfactants and other components of detergent formulations, and overviews the roles of science and politics in the environment-related regulatory process. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
The second installment of the multivolume Handbook of Detergents deals with the potential environmental impact of detergents as a result of their production, formulation, usage, consumption, and disposal. This volume forms a comprehensive treatise on the multidimensional issues involved and emphasizes the alignment of scientific knowledge with the relevant contemporary data and methodologies in toxicology, ecotoxicology, and environmental risk assessment. With contributions from over 50 experts worldwide, this volume discusses industry procedures involving surfactant and detergent treatments and explores global concerns centering on recent legislative and regulatory developments.
