WWW resource
TOXNET (Toxicology Data Network). National Library of Medicine
http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/
This is a web-based, free search interface for the TOXNET cluster of databases on toxicology, hazardous chemicals and related areas. Sponsored by the National Library of Medicine's Specialized Information Services Division's Toxicology and Environmental Health Information Program. Databases included are HSDB (Hazardous Substances Data Bank), CCRIS (Chemical Carcinogenesis Research Information System), GENE-TOX (Genetic Toxicology/Mutagenicity Data Bank), IRIS (Integrated Risk Information System), TRI (Toxic Release Inventory), DART (Developmental and Reproductive Toxicology), EMIC (Environmental Mutagenesis Information Center), and CHEMIDplus. Searching by chemical name, subject terms, CAS Registry Numbers, and in some databases, by chemical structure is supported. A variety of display formats are provided.
Additional links to a number of other information resources provided by the National Library of Medicine are also listed.
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WWW Resource
Toxicological Profiles. Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/
These profiles cover hazardous substances developed from a priority list of 275 substances found at National Priorities List sites. These substances are ranked based on the frequency of occurrence at NPL sites, toxicity, and potential for human exposure. ATSDR also prepares toxicological profiles for DOD and DOE on substances related to federal sites. Arranged alphabetically by common name of substance. The web site listed also has a significant number of other resources in safety, including emergency response guidelines, standards for measuring health effects of exposure, hazardous waste site listings, environmental health education, and various registries.
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WWW Resource
International Chemical Safety Cards (WHO/IPCS/ILO). National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/database.html
ICSC cards summarize essential health and safety information on chemicals and their use by workers and employees in factories, agriculture, construction and other work places. Project of the International Programme on Chemical Safety.
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WWW Resource
Occupational Health and Safety Guidelines for Chemical Hazards. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/database.html
Summarizes information on permissible exposure limits, chemical and physical properties, and health hazards. Data was collected from a variety of resources, evaluated, and periodically reevaluated. Provides recommendations for medical surveillance, respiratory protection, and personal protection and sanitation practices for specific chemicals that have Federal occupational safety and health regulations.
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WWW Resource
NIOSH databases available on the web. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/database.html
NIOSH provides web access to a number of databases on its website, including (but not limited to) chemical health and safety. The most pertinent to chemical safety include: Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH), International Chemical Safety Cards (WHO/IPCS/ILO), Manual of Analytical Methods (NMAM), Occupational Safety and Health Guidelines for Chemical Hazards, OSHA 1988 Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs), Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards (NPG), Recommendations for Chemical Protective Clothing: A Companion to the NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards, and Specific Medical Tests Published for OSHA Regulated Substances (Updated).
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RA1193
.T685
Crerar Library Reference Collection
Toxicology Desk Reference: The Toxic Exposure and Medical Monitoring Index. 1997/98. Washington, DC: Taylor & Francis
Source of medical, legal, and regulatory information on the toxicology of human exposure to commonly encountered metals and chemicals. The two-volume set provides industrial hygienists, physicians, safety managers, attorneys, toxicologists, emergency response personnel, and hazardous materials professionals with information on chronic and acute exposure to more than 150 hazardous substances.
Information for each chemical and metals is presented in a unique, standard format called the TDR Profile. Each profile contains the common sources of exposure, general toxicology, clinical manifestations, appropriate laboratory and medical tests, applicable federal and state regulations, case reports, and a comprehensive list of references.
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T55.3
.H3 G850
1983
Crerar Library
American Society of Testing and Materials. 1983. A Guide to the Safe Handling of Hazardous Materials Accidents. Philadelphia: ASTM
Contains 20 flow charts, arranged by DOT hazard class, for response planning and personnel training for hazardous chemical accidents.
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TP247.5
.A730
1996
Crerar Library Reference Collection
Archer, Wesley L. 1996. Industrial Solvents Handbook. New York: Marcel Dekker
A reference for chemists, chemical and pollution control engineers, environmentalists, and researchers and students in those fields, explaining the characteristics and industrial utility of each solvent class. Among them are acids, aliphatic and heterocycle amines, aldehydes, aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, ester, ethers, ketones, nitroparaffins, alcohols, and several miscellaneous types. Also discusses the nonpolarity, polarity, and hydrogen-bonding characteristics of solvents, polymers, and resins; and lists the Hanson solubility parameters for solvents and resins.
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QD64
.A760
1996
Crerar Library
Armour, M. A. 1996. Hazardous Laboratory Chemicals Disposal Guide. 2nd edition ed. Boca Raton: CRC Press
Designed primarily for the laboratory worker, this title presents hazard information and procedures for in-house recycling or disposal of over 200 commonly-used laboratory chemicals. This edition incorporates new or modified methods for spillage and waste disposal developed by the author since 1990. Some methods were also tested in an independent laboratory. Entries added for this edition include fifty chemicals that are animal carcinogens and several chemicals used in chemotherapy. Entries, arranged alphabetically by name, are in outline format and include fire hazard (according to NFPA 704-11), chemical and physical properties, hazardous reactions, physiological properties and health hazards, spillage disposal, waste disposal, reactions for spillage and waste disposal, and literature references to about 30 standard sources.
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QD64
.A76
2003
Crerar Library
———. 2003. Hazardous Laboratory Chemicals Disposal Guide. 3rd ed. ed. Boca Raton: CRC Press
Designed primarily for the laboratory worker, this title presents hazard information and procedures for in-house recycling or disposal of commonly-used laboratory chemicals.
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TP247.5
.A77
1996
Crerar Library Reference Collection
Ash, Michael, and Irene Ash. 1996. The Index of Solvents: An International Guide to 1700 Products by Trade Name, Chemical, Application, and Manufacture. Aldershot, England: Gower
Data on solvents used in a wide range of industries and applications. Information was gathered from over 700 worldwide manufacturers, distributors, trade magazines, reference books, and chemical databases. Intended to serve as a single source for formulating, purchasing, and safety decisions. Organized into two major sections: Trade Name Reference and Chemical Dictionary/Cross Reference. Trade Name Reference section gives name, chemical description (leading one to the Chemical Dictionary entries), uses and properties. More detailed safety and property information is found by specific chemical in the Chemical Dictionary sections, where formula, toxicity, precautions, regulatory, and manufacturer/distributor information is found. Appendices include CAS Registry Number and EINECS (European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances) cross indexes.
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CDRom T55.3.H3N568 2003
Crerar, Multimedia, Ask at Circulation Desk
Barsan, Michael E. , and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. 2003. NIOSH pocket guide to chemical hazards and other databases, DHHS publication ; no. (NIOSH) 2004-103: Dept of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npg/npg.html
Contents: Immediately dangerous to life and health concentrations -- International chemical safety cards -- NIOSH certified equipment list -- NIOSH manual of analytical methods -- NIOSH pocket guide to chemical hazards -- Recommendations for chemical protective clothing -- Specific medical tests published for OSHA regulated substances -- Toxicologic review of selected chemicals -- 2000 emergency response guidebook (U.S. Dept. of Transportation).
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T55.3
.H3 B730
1990
Crerar Library
Bretherick, L. 1990. Bretherick's Handbook of Reactive Chemical Hazards. 4th edition ed. London: Butterworths
Provides extensive information for safe handling and use of reactive chemicals. Section 1 contains information on 4600 specific chemicals, arranged by molecular formula. Entries include name, synonyms, CAS#, and literature references with brief statements of observed hazards. Entries also contain information on the hazards that occur when two or more elements or compounds react. Includes cross references. Section 2 provides similar information for classes or groups of compounds, arranged alphabetically by group name. Appendices include: Source title abbreviations used in references; Tabulated fire-related data; Glossary of abbreviations and technical terms; Index of chemical names and synonyms used in Section 1; Index of class, group and topic titles used in Section 2; Index of Section 2 titles classified by type; and Index of CAS registry numbers vs. serial numbers in Section 1.
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T55.3
.H3 C6480
1988
v.3
Crerar Library
Chemical Compliance Systems Inc. 1988. Chemical Incompatibilities. Vol. 3: The Forum for Scientific Excellence
Provides concise and accessible information on basic principles of compatibility, specific product incompatibilities, information on various classes of chemicals (e.g., corrosives), guidelines for safely labelling chemicals to indicate incompatibilities, and safety measures (including personal and fire protection, chemical storage, disposal and safety checklists). Appendices include a table of 900 chemicals commonly found in educational institutions with their incompatibilities and a sample safety label. The text is enhanced by numerous tables, examples, definitions and illustrations. Includes index.
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RA1215
.C66
1997
Crerar Library Reference Collection
Cooper Sr, Andre R. 1997. Cooper's Toxic Exposures Desk Reference With CD-ROM. Boca Raton: Lewis Publishers
Practicing industrial hygienists, safety engineers, and scientists need a single standardized, comprehensive data book to refer to when dealing with the detection, cleanup, and monitoring of these hazardous substances. Contains up-to-date summation of hundreds of the most hazardous substances used in industry and found in the workplace.
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T55.3
.H3 D370
1997
Crerar Library
Davis, Daniel J. 1996. Hazardous Materials Reference Book Cross-Index. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold
Designed to assist in the location of information during a hazardous materials incident. This work is in chart format, with all references for a particular substance coded on a single line. Ordered by chemical name, the UN/NA numbers are included to verify identity of substance in entry. References are to a list of fourteen "most useful reference books" including standard works like Sax's, as well as some more specialized works (e.g., Firefighter's Hazardous Materials Reference Book and publications by the American Association of Railroads). The introduction explains whether a cross-reference refers to a guide number, page or other arrangement within a particular work.
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RA1229.5
.M39
1997
Crerar Library Reference Collection
Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft. 1997. List of MAK and BAT values. Weinheim: VCH
Reports MAK values (Maximum Concentrations at the workplace) and BAT values (Biological Tolerance Values) as indicators for the toxic potential of chemical compounds. Contains a list of scientifically recommended threshold limit values for more than 600 chemical compounds. Carcinogens, germ cell mutagens, embryotoxicants, sensitizing substances and those potentially bearing a risk to pregnancy are treated separately. The evaluations are revised annually by a commission of experts.
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UG447
.E44
2000
Crerar Library Reference Collection
Ellison, D. Hank. 2000. Handbook of Chemical and Biological Warfare Agents. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press
Written by a former commissioned officer of the U.S. Army Chemical Corps with additional experience as an EPA Federal On-Scene Coordinator for hazardous materials emergencies. Organized into 5 sections. Section I is alphabetical index of agent synonyms, including military names and identification codes, as well as scientific, common, and some foreign names. Section II is the main agent index, with chemical, biological and toxicological properties of agents. It is further organized by class of agent (e.g. nerve agents). Section III contains general information about each agent class. Section IV contains a compilation of applicable "North American Emergency Response Guidebooks". Section V contains general information including agent detector characteristics, protective equipment, sample collection guidelines, summary of military munitions markings, international and U.S. lists of agents, a glossary and references. All materials listed as agents have been used on battlefields, stockpiled, received interest by programs to evaluate potential agents, or used/threatened to be used by terrorists.
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TD1032
.H393
1998
Crerar Library
Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1998. Hazardous Materials Guide for First Responders. Louisville: University of Louisville
First responders will find the guide has important information on the initial response to both transportation and fixed facility incidents. It has been designed to present a maximum amount of useful key information in a limited amount of space. Because most first responders are trained at the Awareness or Operational levels, the guide is directed at appropriate responses for these levels of training. Information is organized with specific reference to accident site clues, and includes charts of DOT placards, silhouettes of rail cars/tank trucks/chemical tanks to aid in identification, glossary of terms and abbreviations, explanation of the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) 704 Placard summarizing acute health, fire and reactivity hazards, and materials response summary table. Other sections include UN/NA Number Index, explanation of how to use the guide, and a large section of guides to specific materials.
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TP247.5
.I53
1998
Crerar Library Reference Collection
Flick, Ernest W., ed. 1998. Industrial Solvents Handbook. 5th edition ed. Westwood: Noyes Data Corp.
The more than 1,200 tables in this book contain basic data on the physical properties of most solvents and on the solubilities of a variety of materials in these solvents. Phase diagrams for multicomponent systems are included. HPLC and UV data for various solvents provided in the last chapter.
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T55.3
.H3 C6460
1990
Crerar Library
Forum for Scientific Excellence Inc., The. 1990. Cross-reference Index of Hazardous Chemicals, Synonyms, and CAS Registry Numbers. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott
Designed to provide a "means for identifying hazardous chemical substances based on the substance name commonly used in chemistry and by industry." (Intro.) Part of a series published specifically for schools and colleges. Contains two sections. The Name Section lists approximately 35,000 synonyms (including trade names, trivial names, DOT#, RCRA waste number) for over 3000 hazardous substances with their CAS Registry Numbers. The Number Section lists CAS Registry Numbers with their chemical names and synonyms.
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T55.3
.H3 C6460
1990
Crerar Library
———. 1990. Compendium of Hazardous Chemicals in Schools and Colleges. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott
This volume is part of a series of publications by The Forum for Scientific Excellence, Inc. specifically intended for hazardous chemical management in schools and colleges. The first part of each entry is in SAF-T-Label format and includes chemical name, CAS RN, DOT ID number, hazard rating (including special categories like oxidizer or explosive), special health hazard indicator, recommended protective equipment and the SAF-T Storage code. This format is specifically intended to supplement manufacturer's labels. Additional data in entries includes synonyms, compound class, physical data, and health data (both acute and chronic) from a variety of sources. The introduction includes information on laws and regulations, product labels, suggestions on the use of the volume, and a glossary. A bibliography of chemical literature references is also included.
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RA1211
.C586
1984
Crerar Library Reference Collection
Gosselin, Robert E., Roger P. Smith, and Harold C. Hodge. 1984. Clinical Toxicology of Commercial Products. 5th edition ed. Baltimore: Williams & Wilkins
This is a unique resource for information on the chemical formulations of commercial products, such as household cleaners, toiletries, etc. There is a trade name index as well as a lengthy section on general formulations, organized by type of product. Potentially toxic ingredients are identified, and toxicity and therapeutic information is provided for these.
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T55.3
.H3 S40
1988
Crerar Library
Lenga, Robert E. 1988. The Sigma-Aldrich Library of Chemical Safety Data. 2nd edition ed. 2 vols. vols. Milwaukee: Sigma-Aldrich Corp.
Presents information on over 14,500 chemicals representing 24,000 Sigma and Aldrich products. "Serves as a reference for preparing material safety data sheets and also provides employers with the basis for a sound safety program that complies with the hazard communication and training programs required by law." (Publisher's blurb) Entries are arranged in alphabetical order with cross references and provide information in a tabular grid format. Entries include chemical identification; physical data; appearance; irritation data; toxicity data with reviews and standards; health hazards; chronic health effects; first aid measures; incompatibility; decomposition products; protective equipment, handling precautions, and storage conditions; waste disposal methods; spill or leak procedures; and extinguishing media. Includes indexes by molecular formula, CAS#, Aldrich Catalog Number and Sigma Product Number.
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RC268.6
.L480
1991
Crerar Library
Lewis, Sr., Richard J. 1991. Carcinogenically Active Chemicals: A Reference Guide. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold
Contains data for substances which are known or suspected to produce carcinogenic effect in humans or animals. Entries are classified I (confirmed carcinogen), II (suspected carcinogen) or III (questionable chemical) based on experimental evidence and expert review (ACGIH, IARC, OSHA, and others). Divided into 3 sections: identification and risk assessment of carcinogens, listings of class I, II, and III compounds, and indexes (by site or effect, CAS RN, and synonym). Listings section entries include names, CAS Registry Numbers, DOT hazard code, chemical and physical properties, carcinogenic and mutation data, standards and recommendations, and references (including published reviews). Entries are in a highly coded format, requiring use of the introduction to decipher information contained.
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T55.3
.H3 S30
1992
Crerar Library
———. 1992. Sax's Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials. 8th edition ed. 3 vols. vols. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold
Provides hazard information on more than 20,000 chemical entries, 1500 new since the last edition. Entries, alphabetically arranged by common chemical name volumes 2 and 3, are in easy-to-read exposure levels, and toxicity data. For this edition, to continue to provide complete hazard assessments for a maximum number of entries, data for each entry has been selectively reduced, especially repetitive carcinogenic and reproductive data lines. Volume 1 contains three informative chapters on toxicology, two indexes (synonym cross-index and CAS Number cross-index), and a CODEN list with full bibliographic citations for approximately 2200 titles.
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T55.3
.H3 L49
2002
Crerar Library
Lewis Sr., Richard J. 2002. Hazardous Chemicals Desk Reference. 5th edition ed. New York: John Wiley and Sons
Contains Safety Profiles, synonyms, physical properties, standards, and recommendations of government agencies for approximately 5,000 chemicals deemed both important and potentially hazardous by the international scientific community. Substances were chosen on the basis of meeting a variety of criteria, including:
Having an OSHA standard
Having an ACGIH TLV
Listed by the International Agency for Research on Cancer Groups
Listed on the NTP Ninth Report on Carcinogens
Having a German Research Society’s Mak or Bat listing
Having especially dangerous toxic, reactive, or fire properties
The data for each entry is taken from the master file of Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials (DPIM). Updated to include the latest information from a variety of international databases and organizations, while deleting entries that have proven to be the least pertinent to practitioners (the fourth edition contained 6,000 chemicals). Includes synonym, DOT number, and CAS registry number indexes.
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QD63.5
.H390
1992
Crerar Library
Luxon, S.G., ed. 1992. Hazards in the Chemical Laboratory. 5th edition ed. London: Royal Society of Chemistry
Contains "monographs describing briefly the hazardous properties and effects upon the human body of approximately 1400 (expanded from 490 in 4th edition) flammable, explosive, corrosive and/or toxic substances commonly used in chemical laboratories." The major portion of the work is called the "yellow pages" and is placed at the end for easy reference. Entries are arranged alphabetically by chemical names in outline format with cross references, including references to Royal Society of Chemistry Chemical Safety Data Sheets first 5 volumes. They include as appropriate CAS#, physical properties, summary statement of hazardous properties, toxic effects, hazardous reactions, first aid, and spillage disposal. Also contains chapters on safety planning, fire protection, reactive chemical hazards, health care, and first aid. Discusses issues from a British perspective, but now contains some information on U.S. regulations. Includes subject index.
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TD196
.O73 M32
1992
Crerar Library Reference Collection
Mackay, Donald, Wan-Ying Shiu, and and Kuo-Ching Ma. 1992. Illustrated Handbook of Physical-Chemical Properties and Environmental Fate for Organic Chemicals. 5 vols. vols. Boca Raton: Lewis Publishers
This book presents data for chemicals from three broad chemical groups: monoaromatic hydrocarbons, chlorobenzenes, and polychlorinated biphenyls. Data sheets provide for each chemical compound its common name; synonym; chemical name; CAS registry number; molecular formula; and molecular weight, as well as physical, environmental and toxicological properties data.
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QD51
.M290
1991
Crerar Library
Mahn, William J. 1991. Academic Laboratory Chemical Hazards Guidebook. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold
Designed to be the "first-choice reference for those who require information on the hazards and handling procedures of the chemical with which they work." (Pref.) A companion volume to Fundamentals of Laboratory Safety: Physical Hazards in the Academic Laboratory. Presents brief chapters on reactive hazards; toxic hazards; and handling, labeling, storage, and disposal of laboratory chemicals. The majority of the title is devoted to an alphabetical arrangement of over 200 frequently-used chemicals; entries include synonyms, properties, toxic effects, hazardous reactions, first aid, fire hazards, handling and storage, and spill clean-up plus other information such as CAS registry number, DOT number, molecular formula and weight, structure, NFPA label, OSHA PEL, ACGIH TLV, NIOSH REL. Appendices include: Hazard Ratings and Classifications, NFPA Labels, Hazardous Materials Warning Labels, and Hazardous Laboratory Substances (by name with CAS# and hazardous properties). Has subject and CAS# indexes.
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T55.3
.H3 O33
2003
Crerar Library Stacks
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, and Inter-Organization Programme for the Sound Management of Chemicals. 2003. OECD guiding principles for chemical accident prevention, preparedness and response : guidance for industry (including management and labour), public authorities, communities and other stakeholders. 2nd ed. ed, OECD environment, health and safety publications. Series on chemical accidents ; no. 10. Paris: OECD
http://new.sourceoecd.org/9264101810
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RA1211
.P38
1999
Crerar Library
Patnaik, Pradyot. 1999. A Comprehensive Guide to the Hazardous Properties of Chemical Substances. 2nd edition ed. New York: Wiley
This book correlates the chemical structure of compounds to their hazardous properties, providing a method to assess the potential toxicity of a substance in the absence of experimental data. Intended for investigative and analytical chemists, as well as safety professionals. Presenting information on classes of compounds, with specific known compound information, this guide complements other compendia of chemical hazards data by providing some predictive guidelines. Information on specific compounds includes formula, molecular weight, CAS Registry Number, EPA/RCRA/DOT status, structure, name, uses and exposure risk, physical properties, health hazard, exposure limits, and other detailed information. This edition represents a major revision of the previous edition, including 15 new chapters. Includes appendices on US federal regulations and listings of carcinogenic agents.
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T55.3
.H3 P644
1997
Crerar Library
Pohanish, Richard. 1997. Rapid Guide to Chemical Incompatibilities. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold
This pocket sized handbook has very short entries. Entries are arranged by chemical name, and lots of common names and trade designations are included. It is designed to be a companion volume to Rapid Guide to Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace. The concise summaries include a wide range of chemical reactions including incompatibilities with air or water, structural materials (such as metals), protective materials (such as latex in gloves), and other chemical substances. Entries may also include information about polymerization or formation of explosive compounds.
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T55.3
.H3 P64
1996
Crerar Library
Pohanish, Richard P., and Stanley A. Greene. 1996. Hazardous Materials Handbook. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold
Presents information on 1350 hazardous chemicals found in the workplace and transported in bulk. The entry for each chemical is organized in 15 sections, including names/synonyms, identification, RCRA and CERCLA reportable quantity, physical description, response, labeling, chemical designation, observable characteristics, health hazards, fire hazards, chemical reactivity, environmental, shipping information, hazard classification and physical and chemical properties. Estimated values are clearly marked to distinguish from measured values. Several guidelines and standards are reflected in the entries, including DOT ID numbers (UN/NA), STCC numbers, CHRIS (Coast Guard's Chemical Hazard Response Information System), 49 CFR 171, etc. Intended for a broad audience of health, safety, and first response personnel.
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T55.3
.H3 P647
2003
Crerar Library
Pohanish, Richard P. , and Stanley A. Greene. 2003. Wiley Guide to Chemical Incompatibilities. 2nd ed. ed. Hoboken, N.J.: J. Wiley
Rev. ed. of: Rapid guide to chemical incompatibilities. c1997.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 1277-1278)
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T55.3
.H3 R370
1994
Crerar Library
Sax, N. Irving, and Sr. Lewis, Richard J., ed. 1994. Rapid Guide to Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace. 3rd edition ed. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold
Provides concise hazard information on approximately 800 common hazardous chemicals (100 more than 2nd edition.) selected because of regulation by government agencies or consideration by consensus groups. Entries (called Safety Profiles), are alphabetical by common chemical name, in outline format and include synonyms; various chemical identification numbers (including DPIM code used by Sax's Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials); physical properties; standards and recommendations, including OSHA, ACGIF, MAK (German Research Society), and DOT; and Toxic and Hazard Review, a brief summary of toxic properties. Key to abbreviations and guide for use also included.
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RA1193
.S580
1991
Crerar Library Reference Collection
Sittig, Marshall. 1991. Handbook of Toxic and Hazardous Chemicals and Carcinogens. 3rd edition ed. Park Ridge: Noyes Publications
Concise chemical, health and safety data on 1300 chemicals. Includes: EPA "hazardous substances," RCRA "hazardous wastes," "priority toxic pollutants," SARA "extremely hazardous substances," EPA "toxic chemicals." Substances covered are identified as hazardous, toxic, or carcinogenic by U.S.National Toxicology Program, IARC UN/DOT, NIOSH Information Profiles, EPA "CHIPS" documents, OSHA, ACGIH, Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, U.K. Health and Safety Executive or USSR-UNEP/IRPTC. Entries (called "articles") are arranged by common chemical name and present toxicity and hazard information in outline format. Includes references.
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T55
.S786
1998
Crerar Library
Stuart, Ralph B., and Chris Moore. 1998. Safety & Health on the Internet. 2nd edition ed. Rockville: Government Institutes
In addition to providing directories of Internet resources, the authors provide revised and expanded chapters discussing Internet usage topics such as rules of thumb for using the Internet, the future of the Internet,and Internet tools. The authors, both safety and health information professionals, also explore networking on the Internet, marketing safety on the Internet, ensuring site visibility, and analyzing emerging trends. Directories of resources are quite complete, including both well known agencies' offerings, as well as more specialized resources. Necessarily outdated, users may need to hunt down revised links and do some searching for additional resources; however, this volume is a good start.
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T55.3
.H3 N56
1990
Crerar Library
Crerar Library Reference Collection
WWW Resource
United States Department of Health and Human Services. 1997. NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npg/npg.html
Presents key hazard information for 677 chemicals in convenient, easy-to-read tabular format. Entries, alphabetical by chemical name, include structure, formula, synonyms, CAS#, RTECS#, DOT ID, exposure limits, IDLH level, chemical and physical properties, incompatibilities, measurement method, personal protection and sanitation, respirator selection, and health hazards, including route, symptoms, first aid, and target organs.
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T55.3
.H3 N52
1994
Crerar Library Reference Collection
United States Department of Health and Human Services Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health - Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering. 1994. NIOSH, Manual of Analytical Methods Cincinnati: U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering
Presents information on air and biological methods which have been evaluated by NIOSH. Intended to promote accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity in analyses while preserving practicability. Additions to the fourth edition are: method classification estimate of accuracy, RTECS numbers, and a method finder.
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TP149
.Y38
1997
Crerar Library
Yaws, Carl L. 1997. Handbook of Chemical Compound Data for Process Safety: Comprehensive Safety and Health-Related Data for Hydrocarbons and Organic Chemicals (Selected Data for Inorganic Chemicals). Houston: Gulf Publishing Co.
This volume is part of the Library of Physico-Chemical Property Data and presents a variety of thermodynamic and physical property data. The data selected is geared for professionals in chemical process design, and as such, has much more emphasis on properties such as vapor pressure (detailed vapor pressure vs. temperature charts are included) than other compendia. There is also an emphasis in selection on compounds of interest to process engineers.
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