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Description: This report identifies methods and materials used for ground treatment in mining and civil engineering. It provides a guide to the potential hazards to people and the environment for professional engineer and client.

Materials are used to modify ground properties, usually by injection of fluids into the ground; in all, 150 commercially used chemicals are identified. Thos requiring special attention because of toxicological, flammable or explosive properties are highlighted, and 25 in common use are described more fully. Hazards in the use of materials in rock bolting and ground freezing are briefly reviewed. Guidance on personal protection is given.