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ERIC Number: EJ268847
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1982-Sep
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What Every Chemist Should Know About Teratogens--Chemicals that Cause Birth Defects.
Beyler, Roger E.; Meyers, Vera Kolb
Journal of Chemical Education, v59 n9 p759-63 Sep 1982
Teratogens are agents which act during pregnancy producing physical/functional defects in the embryo, fetus, or offspring. Discusses teratogenic hazards in the workplace and academic environment, classes of teratogenic compounds, precautions for interpreting Teratogen List from Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS), and how chemists should use RTECS data. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Congenital Impairments, Higher Education, Occupational Safety and Health, Safety, Science Education, Science Instruction
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Teratogens