Special Resources » Databases: Chemical
Conduct online searches of numerous chemical databases to obtain information such as: Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), toxicology profiles, chemical health hazards, chemical labeling requirements, Threshold Limit Values (TLVs), government lists of hazardous substances, pesticide information, storage compatibility, chemical safety guides and related materials. Examples of databases: CCRIS, DART, EMIC, EMCI, ETICBACK, GENE-TOX, IRIS, HESIS, HSDB, ISSDS, OPPT, RTECS, SAGE, SOLV-DB, SSDS, TOXNET, TRI.
The following is the collection of special resources throughout the library. Click on main category / sub-category for that section of the library OR Click on resource title for immediate access to the resource.
Chemicals » Carcinogens
Environmental and workplace chemicals that are known or suspected carcinogens
Environmental and workplace chemicals that are known or suspected carcinogens
International Toxicity Estimates for Risk [14902] 
Independent risk values are included and compared with those from EPA, ATSDR & Health Canada
Independent risk values are included and compared with those from EPA, ATSDR & Health Canada
NTP Testing Information and Study Results [18047]
Abstracts of Toxicology and Carcinogenesis Studies performed by the National Toxicology Program
Abstracts of Toxicology and Carcinogenesis Studies performed by the National Toxicology Program
Chemicals » Chemical Labeling
Databanks of chemical labels, hazard communication labeling requirements & more
Databanks of chemical labels, hazard communication labeling requirements & more
Chemical Label Database [25333]
A convenient tool for helping you label chemical containers in your area
A convenient tool for helping you label chemical containers in your area
Laboratory Safety Signs and Labels [30171]
Samples for proper labeling of chemical storage cabinets, refrigerators and freezers, and signage for work areas
Samples for proper labeling of chemical storage cabinets, refrigerators and freezers, and signage for work areas
NFPA 704 Ratings for Common Chemicals [9254]
Chart provides the NFPA diamond numeric label ratings for each chemical listed
Chart provides the NFPA diamond numeric label ratings for each chemical listed
NFPA Label Information Chemical Database [14326]
Access tables of chemicals to determine the NFPA symbol code for each chemical listed
Access tables of chemicals to determine the NFPA symbol code for each chemical listed
ATSDR Toxicological Profile Information Sheets [920]
Profiles for hazardous substances found at National Priorities List (NPL) sites
Profiles for hazardous substances found at National Priorities List (NPL) sites
Australia Public Chemical Assessment Reports [244]
Assessments of more than 1,000 chemicals by Australia's NOHSC
Assessments of more than 1,000 chemicals by Australia's NOHSC
Biocatalysis/Biodegradation Database [5070]
Database on chemicals related to biocatalysis and biodegradation
Database on chemicals related to biocatalysis and biodegradation
CCRIS (Chemical Carcinogenesis Research Information System) [9247]
Database of carcinogenicity, tumor promotion, tumor inhibition & mutagenicity test results
Database of carcinogenicity, tumor promotion, tumor inhibition & mutagenicity test results
ChemBank [27485]
Collection of data about small molecules and resources for studying their properties, especially effects on biology
Collection of data about small molecules and resources for studying their properties, especially effects on biology
ChemExper Chemical Directory [14325]
Find a chemical by its molecular formula, IUPAC name, common name, CAS number, catalog number, subst
Find a chemical by its molecular formula, IUPAC name, common name, CAS number, catalog number, subst
Chemical Hazard Data & Environmental Data [117]
Look up a CAS number, caution statement, or fire diamond for workplace chemicals
Look up a CAS number, caution statement, or fire diamond for workplace chemicals
Chemical Specific Factors [6379]
Database of values needed in risk exposure equations or to calculate dose in PRG equations
Database of values needed in risk exposure equations or to calculate dose in PRG equations
ChemIDplus [13550]
Database of over 375,000 chemicals, synonyms, structures, regulatory list information
Database of over 375,000 chemicals, synonyms, structures, regulatory list information
ChemIDplus Fact Sheet [14559]
Access to structure and nomenclature authority files used for the identification of chemical substances
Access to structure and nomenclature authority files used for the identification of chemical substances
ChemIDplus Fact Sheet [16958]
Structure & nomenclature authority files used for identification of chemicals in NLM databases
Structure & nomenclature authority files used for identification of chemicals in NLM databases
DART (Developmental and Reproductive Toxicology) [9252]
Database on biological, chemical, and physical agents that may cause birth defects
Database on biological, chemical, and physical agents that may cause birth defects
EMCI (Envirofacts Master Chemical Integrator) [9261]
Provides a common means of identifying chemicals across EPA program systems
Provides a common means of identifying chemicals across EPA program systems
EMCI Databases [10446]
Links to reference materials on each database - Superfund, Safe Drinking Water, etc
Links to reference materials on each database - Superfund, Safe Drinking Water, etc
eMolecules [28377]
Access to millions of public domain chemical structures and information about them
Access to millions of public domain chemical structures and information about them
EPA Antimicrobial Chemical/Registration Number Indexes [17259]
Lists A through F are EPA’s registered antimicrobial products
Lists A through F are EPA’s registered antimicrobial products
ERICards [16165]
Emergency response instructions for drivers of Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road in Europe
Emergency response instructions for drivers of Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road in Europe
ESIS (European Chemical Substances Information System) [27490]
Databases of chemical information - CAS number, EINECS number, Substance Name and Chemical Formula, Labelling and more
Databases of chemical information - CAS number, EINECS number, Substance Name and Chemical Formula, Labelling and more
GENE-TOX (GENetic TOXicology) [9248]
Database of genetic toxicology (mutagenicity) test data on some 3000 chemicals
Database of genetic toxicology (mutagenicity) test data on some 3000 chemicals
HESIS Fact Sheets [4184]
State of California Hazard Evaluation and Information Service fact sheets about chemical hazards
State of California Hazard Evaluation and Information Service fact sheets about chemical hazards
HESIS Hazard Alerts [4185]
State of California Hazard Evaluation and Information Service alerts about new chemical hazards
State of California Hazard Evaluation and Information Service alerts about new chemical hazards
HSDB (Hazardous Substances Data Bank) [9255]
Database of the toxicity and biomedical effects of chemicals
Database of the toxicity and biomedical effects of chemicals
International Chemical Safety Cards [2558]
Database with alphabetical listing of hazardous chemicals with safety card information
Database with alphabetical listing of hazardous chemicals with safety card information
IRIS (Integrated Risk Information System) [9249]
Database contains chemical-specific EPA health risk and regulatory information on toxic chemicals
Database contains chemical-specific EPA health risk and regulatory information on toxic chemicals
IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology [27481]
Online version provides definitions of chemical terms
Online version provides definitions of chemical terms
IUPAC-NIST Solubility Database [27486]
A database containing solubilities originally published in the IUPAC
A database containing solubilities originally published in the IUPAC
MALDI Database from NIST Polymers Division [27484]
Search for a synthetic polymer MALDI method from a list of recipes culled from the literature
Search for a synthetic polymer MALDI method from a list of recipes culled from the literature
NCI-3D Database [16959]
NCI-3D - 126,554 compounds with 2D information from the National Cancer Institute, augmented by MDL
NCI-3D - 126,554 compounds with 2D information from the National Cancer Institute, augmented by MDL
NIST Atomic Spectra Database [12630]
Spectroscopic data may be selected and displayed according to wavelengths or energy levels
Spectroscopic data may be selected and displayed according to wavelengths or energy levels
NIST Biological Macromolecule Crystallization Database [12637]
Contains crystal data and the crystallization conditions, which have been compiled from literature
Contains crystal data and the crystallization conditions, which have been compiled from literature
NIST Ceramics WebBook [12628]
Database provides information on properties and characteristics of advanced ceramic materials
Database provides information on properties and characteristics of advanced ceramic materials
NIST Chemistry WebBook [12627]
Database provides thermochemical, thermophysical, and ion energetics data compiled by NIST
Database provides thermochemical, thermophysical, and ion energetics data compiled by NIST
NIST Online Databases [12635]
Provides access to NIST scientific and technical data that are available over the internet
Provides access to NIST scientific and technical data that are available over the internet
NIST Physical Reference Data [12631]
Physical constants, atomic & molecular spectroscopy, ionizing radiation & dosimetry, and more
Physical constants, atomic & molecular spectroscopy, ionizing radiation & dosimetry, and more
NIST Scientific and Technical Databases [12633]
Databases cover a broad range of substances and properties from many different scientific disciplines
Databases cover a broad range of substances and properties from many different scientific disciplines
NIST Thermodynamics of Enzyme-Catalyzed Reactions Database [12629]
Contains thermodynamic data on enzyme-catalyzed reactions
Contains thermodynamic data on enzyme-catalyzed reactions
NTP Chemical Health & Safety Data [4318]
Health and safety information has been collected on over 2,000 chemicals studied by the NTP
Health and safety information has been collected on over 2,000 chemicals studied by the NTP
Occupational Health Guidelines for Chemical Hazards [9764]
Master Index of NIOSH chemical hazard occupational health guidelines
Master Index of NIOSH chemical hazard occupational health guidelines
ODP / GWP [14905]
Database contains experimental Global Warming Potentials (GWP) and Ozone depletion Potentials (ODP)
Database contains experimental Global Warming Potentials (GWP) and Ozone depletion Potentials (ODP)
OPPT Chemical Fact Sheets [10]
EPA chemical fact sheets and summaries on chemicals that affect the environment
EPA chemical fact sheets and summaries on chemicals that affect the environment
OSHA/EPA Occupational Chemical Database [31344]
This database compiles information from several government agencies and organizations
This database compiles information from several government agencies and organizations
Reciprical Net [27480]
A distributed database used by research crystallographers to store information about molecular structures
A distributed database used by research crystallographers to store information about molecular structures
Right to Know Hazardous Substance Fact Sheets [6626]
Commonly known as the New Jersey Fact Sheets - includes workplace exposure limits
Commonly known as the New Jersey Fact Sheets - includes workplace exposure limits
Solvent Substitution for Surface Cleaning [1040]
Find products based on safety and environmental criteria
Find products based on safety and environmental criteria
Synthetic Pages [27487]
Database of organic, organometallic and inorganic chemical syntheses submitted by synthetic chemists
Database of organic, organometallic and inorganic chemical syntheses submitted by synthetic chemists
TOXLINE Fact Sheet [16961]
Bibliographic info on the biochemical, pharmacological, physiological & toxicology of chemicals
Bibliographic info on the biochemical, pharmacological, physiological & toxicology of chemicals
TRI (Toxic Release Inventory) [9251]
Database of annual estimated releases of toxic chemicals to the environment
Database of annual estimated releases of toxic chemicals to the environment
WebReactions - Organic Reaction Retrieval System [27482]
The retrieval of reactions from a large database in which reactions are indexed by the bond changes which occur
The retrieval of reactions from a large database in which reactions are indexed by the bond changes which occur
ATSDR Public Health Statements [3]
Effects to human health from exposure to a toxic substance as listed by ATSDR
Effects to human health from exposure to a toxic substance as listed by ATSDR
ATSDR ToxFAQs - Hazardous Substances Fact Sheets [2]
Answers to frequently asked questions about exposure to hazardous substances
Answers to frequently asked questions about exposure to hazardous substances
Health Effects from Harmful Chemicals [7946]
Lists of chemicals are available for 12 different types of adverse health effects
Lists of chemicals are available for 12 different types of adverse health effects
Occupational Health Guidelines for Chemical Hazards [6226]
Lists all of the NIOSH Occupational Health Guidelines for Chemical Hazards
Lists all of the NIOSH Occupational Health Guidelines for Chemical Hazards
Laboratories Approved for Blood Lead Analysis [4255]
Source to locate laboratories that have met OSHA's blood lead analysis requirements
Source to locate laboratories that have met OSHA's blood lead analysis requirements
Lead Poisoning Prevention Outreach Program [17] National Safety Council information on lead and lead poisoning
What You Should Know About Lead in China Dishes [7941]
A list of over 2,000 china patterns that meet California's stringent standards for lead leaching
A list of over 2,000 china patterns that meet California's stringent standards for lead leaching
ATSDR/EPA Top 20 Hazardous Substances [110]
ATSDR/EPA priority list of hazardous substances includes ATSDR Public Health Statements
ATSDR/EPA priority list of hazardous substances includes ATSDR Public Health Statements
Australia - List of Designated Hazardous Substances [6620]
Exposure Standards for Atmospheric Contaminants in the Occupational Environment
Exposure Standards for Atmospheric Contaminants in the Occupational Environment
CA-California Air Toxics "Hot Spots" List (Assembly Bill 2588) [7953]
List of substances that pose chronic or acute threats to public health when present in the air
List of substances that pose chronic or acute threats to public health when present in the air
CA-California Proposition 65 Current Chemical List [14051]
List of chemicals regulated by the state of California via Prop 65
List of chemicals regulated by the state of California via Prop 65
CA-California Proposition 65: Known Carcinogens and Reproductive Toxicants [7955]
Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act list of carcinogens & reproductive toxicants
Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act list of carcinogens & reproductive toxicants
CA-California Toxic Air Contaminants (Assembly Bill 1807) [7954]
Identification of toxic air contaminants not addressed by national ambient air-pollution programs
Identification of toxic air contaminants not addressed by national ambient air-pollution programs
CAA - Clean Air Act: Hazardous Air Pollutants [7948]
CAA's list of hazardous air pollutants with national emission standards
CAA's list of hazardous air pollutants with national emission standards
CAL-OSHA - California Occupational Safety and Health Act: Air Contaminants [7952]
CAL-OSHA's list of toxic chemicals for the workplace
CAL-OSHA's list of toxic chemicals for the workplace
CERCLA - Superfund: Hazardous Substances [7950]
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation & Liability Act - hazardous substances list
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation & Liability Act - hazardous substances list
Completed Exposure Pathways (CEPs) List [129]
Listing of hazardous chemicals most commonly found at hazardous wastes sites in the USA
Listing of hazardous chemicals most commonly found at hazardous wastes sites in the USA
List of Lists Database [32628]
EPA's Consolidated List of Chemicals Subject to EPCRA and Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act
EPA's Consolidated List of Chemicals Subject to EPCRA and Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act
Lists of Inert Pesticide Ingredients [10442]
Alphabetical list of inert ingredients found in pesticides registered by the EPA
Alphabetical list of inert ingredients found in pesticides registered by the EPA
OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Act: Air Contaminants [7947]
OSHA's list of toxic chemicals for the workplace
OSHA's list of toxic chemicals for the workplace
OSHA Regulated Substances Medical Tests [26947]
Specific medical tests or examinations for OSHA-regulated substances
Specific medical tests or examinations for OSHA-regulated substances
RCRA - Resource Conservation and Recovery Act: Hazardous Constituents [7949]
RCRA;s list of hazardous constituents for proper disposal of hazardous wastes
RCRA;s list of hazardous constituents for proper disposal of hazardous wastes
RMP: Regulated Substances & Thresholds [8262]
Lists of regulated toxic and flammable substances under the RMP 112(r) Rule
Lists of regulated toxic and flammable substances under the RMP 112(r) Rule
SCDM Superfund Chemical Data Matrix [26934]
Factor values and benchmark values applied when evaluating potential National Priorities List (NPL) sites using the HRS
Factor values and benchmark values applied when evaluating potential National Priorities List (NPL) sites using the HRS
TRI - Toxic Release Inventory Chemical Lists [3654]
TRI toxic chemical list includes over 640 individually listed chemicals & chemical categories
TRI toxic chemical list includes over 640 individually listed chemicals & chemical categories
Agricultural Chemicals MSDS & Labels [24583]
Text of Agriculture or Turf and Ornamental/Non-Crop MSDS and labels
Text of Agriculture or Turf and Ornamental/Non-Crop MSDS and labels
Canadian MSDS Requirements [3665]
Outlines Canada's toxicological requirements for MSDS for hazardous substances
Outlines Canada's toxicological requirements for MSDS for hazardous substances
Flinn MSDS [27532]
Over 1300 MSDS written specifically for science instructors teaching at middle school, high school or community college
Over 1300 MSDS written specifically for science instructors teaching at middle school, high school or community college
MSDS for Infectious Agents [5022]
Produced for those working in life sciences - provides references on infectious micro-organisms
Produced for those working in life sciences - provides references on infectious micro-organisms
MSDS Search [6187]
Information, databases and reference materials related to Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
Information, databases and reference materials related to Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
OH-University of Akron MSDS [14]
MSDS and hazardous chemical database maintained by the University of Akron
MSDS and hazardous chemical database maintained by the University of Akron
Right to Know Hazardous Substance Fact Sheets [2316]
Material safety data sheets on industrial and agricultural chemicals - alphabetical list
Material safety data sheets on industrial and agricultural chemicals - alphabetical list
VT-Vermont SIRI MSDS [66]
Over 100,000 MSDS in the main archive plus links to additional manufacturer MSDS
Over 100,000 MSDS in the main archive plus links to additional manufacturer MSDS
Where to Find MSDS on the Internet [5749]
Provides tutorials on MSDS and links to over 60 internet sources
Provides tutorials on MSDS and links to over 60 internet sources
Pesticide Data Submitters List (PDSL) [13]
All pesticides sold or distributed in the United States must be registered by EPA
All pesticides sold or distributed in the United States must be registered by EPA
CA-Calfornia Pesticide Databases [3986]
Access to California EPA Dept of Pesticide Regulation databases
Access to California EPA Dept of Pesticide Regulation databases
Effects of Pesticides on the Human Body [1889]
Alphabetical listing of chemicals with information on their health effects
Alphabetical listing of chemicals with information on their health effects
EPA Pesticide Food and Feed Commodity Vocabulary [24277]
Enter a crop name to retrieve the EPA preferred term
Enter a crop name to retrieve the EPA preferred term
EPA Pesticide Product Databases [17427]
Pesticide chemical ingredients, product label, company information, registered and cancelled pesticides, etc
Pesticide chemical ingredients, product label, company information, registered and cancelled pesticides, etc
EPA Pesticide Tolerances [24276]
EPA requirements on the amount of pesticides that may remain in or on food
EPA requirements on the amount of pesticides that may remain in or on food
EPA Reference Dose Tracking Report [16573]
Toxicoogy data: RfD, NOEL, LEL, carcinogenicity, and laboratory animal effects
Toxicoogy data: RfD, NOEL, LEL, carcinogenicity, and laboratory animal effects
Pesticide Data Index [14287]
Pesticide data, which includes more than 68,000 volumes of data containing more than 190,000 studies
Pesticide data, which includes more than 68,000 volumes of data containing more than 190,000 studies
Pesticide Manufacturer, Formulator, Producer, and Registrant Company Information [14933]
Toll free numbers, addresses, website links to pesticide manufacturers
Toll free numbers, addresses, website links to pesticide manufacturers
Pesticide Products Databases [10440]
Contains information concerning all pesticide products registered in the United States
Contains information concerning all pesticide products registered in the United States
Pesticide Properties Database [5048]
A compendium of chemical and physical properties of 230 widely used pesticides
A compendium of chemical and physical properties of 230 widely used pesticides
Pesticide Reregistration Status [10443]
EPA's risk management decision documents known as a RED, an IRED, or a TRED
EPA's risk management decision documents known as a RED, an IRED, or a TRED
Pesticide Restricted Use Products & Canceled Uses [24279]
List of active and canceled restricted use pesticides
List of active and canceled restricted use pesticides
Pesticide Tolerances [14282]
EPA sets limits on the amount of pesticides that may remain in or on foods
EPA sets limits on the amount of pesticides that may remain in or on foods
Developmental Toxicity [7958]
List of teratogens that cause birth defects, etc. with profiles of each chemical
List of teratogens that cause birth defects, etc. with profiles of each chemical
LactMed - Drugs and Lactation Database [12111]
A peer-reviewed and fully referenced database of drugs to which breastfeeding mothers may be exposed
A peer-reviewed and fully referenced database of drugs to which breastfeeding mothers may be exposed
Australia - National Industrial Chemical Notification and Assessment Scheme [1087]
Assessments of more than 1,000 chemicals
Assessments of more than 1,000 chemicals
International Chemical Safety Cards [543]
Download international safety card information in multiple languages
Download international safety card information in multiple languages
NIOSH Occupational Health Guidelines for Chemical Hazards [9257]
Master Index of Occupational Health Guidelines for Chemical Hazards - health hazard information
Master Index of Occupational Health Guidelines for Chemical Hazards - health hazard information
NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards [2815]
Full text of the NPG - information on 677 chemicals or substance groupings
Full text of the NPG - information on 677 chemicals or substance groupings
North American Emergency Response Guide [10027]
Online transportation incident emergency response guide for dangerous goods in US, Canada, Mexico
Online transportation incident emergency response guide for dangerous goods in US, Canada, Mexico
Chemical Compatability Concerns in Storage [3138]
Chart provides examples of chemicals that are incompatible
Chart provides examples of chemicals that are incompatible
Chemical Compatibility Chart [3824]
Table groups various chemicals into 23 groups with examples & incompatible chemical groups
Table groups various chemicals into 23 groups with examples & incompatible chemical groups
Chemical Compatibility Database [11905]
Ratings of chemical behavior listed in this chart apply at a 48-hr exposure period
Ratings of chemical behavior listed in this chart apply at a 48-hr exposure period
Corrosion and Chemical Resistance [562]
Chart lists the compatibility of materials with many common workplace chemicals
Chart lists the compatibility of materials with many common workplace chemicals
Incompatible Chemicals [2237]
List of chemicals with examples of incompatibilities to other chemicals for each
List of chemicals with examples of incompatibilities to other chemicals for each
1988 OSHA PEL Project Documentation: Chemical Listing [9765]
Database derived from OSHA comments from the June 19, 1988 Final Rule on Air Contaminants Project
Database derived from OSHA comments from the June 19, 1988 Final Rule on Air Contaminants Project
AIHA ERPGs [26345]
Emergency Response Planning Guidelines (ERPGs) - brief summaries and estimates of tolerable-effect thresholds
Emergency Response Planning Guidelines (ERPGs) - brief summaries and estimates of tolerable-effect thresholds
ATSDR Minimum Risk Levels (MRLs) [1018]
List of chemicals and their Minimum Risk Levels as determined by ATSDR
List of chemicals and their Minimum Risk Levels as determined by ATSDR
Documentation for IDLH Values [487]
Documentation for Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health Concentrations (IDLHs)
Documentation for Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health Concentrations (IDLHs)
ERPGs and TEELs [23002]
Emergency Response Planning Guidelines (ERPGs) and Temporary Emergency Exposure Limits (TEELs)
Emergency Response Planning Guidelines (ERPGs) and Temporary Emergency Exposure Limits (TEELs)
Exposure Limits for Air Contaminants [527]
Listing of PELs, TLVs and STELs exposure limits for air contaminants - plus, definitions
Listing of PELs, TLVs and STELs exposure limits for air contaminants - plus, definitions
MN-Minnesota: OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits [15503]
In 1989, federal OSHA revised its PELs under 1910.1000, which Minnesota OSHA adopted
In 1989, federal OSHA revised its PELs under 1910.1000, which Minnesota OSHA adopted
NIOSH Pocket Guide Appendices [2080]
Full text of Appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, G to NIOSH Pocket Guide
Full text of Appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, G to NIOSH Pocket Guide
OSHA: Chemical Sampling Information [9531]
OSHA TLVs on chemical substances that may be encountered during industrial hygiene investigations
OSHA TLVs on chemical substances that may be encountered during industrial hygiene investigations
TEEL Values including AEGLs and ERPGs [10420]
Searchable Database: AEGLs, ERPGs, and TEELs for Chemicals of Concern
Searchable Database: AEGLs, ERPGs, and TEELs for Chemicals of Concern
Military Medicine Library [19852]
Medical aspects of biological, chemical and nuclear warfare and radiation safety
Medical aspects of biological, chemical and nuclear warfare and radiation safety