Especially for Researchers and Scientists
Starting Points
- TOXNET
- Databases on hazardous chemicals, environmental health, and toxic releases
TOXLINE - TOXicology Literature OnLINE
Over three million references from the toxicology literature, including MEDLINE/PubMed, research in progress, and meeting abstracts.
HSDB - Hazardous Substances Data Bank
Comprehensive, peer-reviewed toxicological data for over 5000 chemicals
Excerpts from published literature on:- Human Health Effects
- Chemical/Physical Properties
- Animal Toxicity Studies
- Ecotoxicology Studies
- Emergency Medical Treatment
- Chemical Safety & Handling
- Metabolism/Pharmacokinetics
ChemIDplus - Chemical Identification Plus
Dictionary of over 380,000 chemicals (names, synonyms, structures)- Includes links to NLM databases and other resources
- NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
- International Chemical Safety Cards
- EPA Envirofacts
- ATSDR Medical Management Guidelines and Public Health Statements
ChemIDplus Advanced
- Includes structure search and display for over 260,000 chemicals
- Lists of chemicals of interest to government agencies (part of ChemIDplus)
More Detailed NLM Resources for Researchers/Scientists
CCRIS - Chemical Carcinogenesis Research Information System
Carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, tumor promotion, and tumor inhibition test results for over 9,000 chemicals
DART - Developmental and Reproductive Toxicology Database
Over 200,000 references to teratology, developmental and reproductive toxicology literature
Drug Information Portal
Gateway to drug information from the National Library of Medicine and other key government agencies. Covers 15,000+ drugs from entry into clinical trials through entry in the market place.
GENE-TOX - Genetic Toxicology Data Bank
Peer-reviewed genetic toxicology test data for over 3,000 chemicals
IRIS - Integrated Risk Information System
Hazard identification and dose-response assessments for over 500 chemicals
ITER - International Toxicity Estimates for Risk Assessment
Risk information for over 600 chemicals from authoritative groups worldwide
TRI - Toxics Release Inventory
Annual environmental releases on over 600 toxic chemicals by U.S. facilities
TOXMAP
Geographic representation of TRI data with links to other TOXNET resources
ALTBIB - Bibliography on Alternatives to the Use of Live Vertebrates in Biomedical Research and Testing
Searchable bibliography of alternatives to live vertebrates for use in biomedical research and testing
Other NLM Resources for Researchers/Scientists
ToxSeekMeta-search and clustering engine for environmental health and toxicology information | |
Enviro-Health LinksEvaluated links to Internet resources on selected toxicology and environmental health issues | |
Especially for Students and EducatorsEnvironmental health, toxicology, and chemical information for students and educators |