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.
------------------------------
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.
------------------------------
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.
------------------------------
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.
------------------------------
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).
------------------------------
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.
------------------------------
RA1216
.A690
1986
Crerar Library Reference Collection
Arena, Jay M., and Richard H. Drew, ed. 1986. Poisoning: Toxicology, Symptoms, Treatments. 5th edition ed. Springfield: Thomas
A thorough compilation of practical information in clinical toxicology. It includes general considerations, insecticides, rodenticides, herbicides, industrial hazards, occupational hazards, environmental hazards, drugs, soap, cosmetics, poisonous plants and animals, and miscellaneous compounds.
------------------------------
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).
------------------------------
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.
------------------------------
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.
------------------------------
RA1229
.D535
2003
Crerar Library Stacks
Dikshith, T. S. S., and Prakash V. Diwan. 2003. Industrial Guide to Chemical and Drug Safety. New York: Wiley
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents: Ch. 1. Introduction to Chemical and Drug Safety -- Ch. 2. Principles of Toxicity and Safety -- Ch. 3. Heavy Metals -- Ch. 4. Organochlorine Pesticides -- Ch. 5. Organophosphorus Pesticides -- Ch. 6. Herbicides and Fungicides -- Ch. 7. Carbamates -- Ch. 8. Synthetic Pyrethroids, Fumigants, and Rodenticides -- Ch. 9. Industrial Solvents -- Ch. 10. Food Additives and Food Contaminants -- Ch. 11. Industrial Gases and Fumes -- Ch. 12. Drugs: Discovery and Development -- Ch. 13. Drugs and Human Diseases -- Ch. 14. Nonmedical Use of Drugs -- Ch. 15. Drugs and Pharmaceuticals: Safety Considerations -- Ch. 16. Target Organ Toxicity -- Ch. 17. Disposal of Hazardous Chemicals -- Ch. 18. Good Laboratory Practice -- Ch. 19. Safety Evaluation: Methods and Procedures -- Ch. 20. Guidance for Laboratory Students and Occupational Workers.
------------------------------
RA1219.3
.F86
1996
Crerar Library
Duffus, John H. 1996. Fundamental Toxicology for Chemists. Cambridge: Royal Society of Chemistry
This work is a collection of chapters written by various authors and intended to serve as a basis for a course in toxicology for chemists. Covered are only "those aspects of toxicology that are chemically related". Chapters cover various topics including toxicokinetics and toxicology, data interpretation, exposure and monitoring, organ toxicities, radionuclides, and others. Each chapter has a short bibliography. An appendix with a curriculum outline and timetable is included.
------------------------------
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.
------------------------------
RA1193
.D53
1999
Crerar Library Reference Collection
Gangolli, S., ed. 1999. The Dictionary of Substances and their Effects. 2nd edition ed. Cambridge: Royal Society of Chemistry
The 2nd edition of DOSE includes new toxicity, environmental and regulatory data from the world’s literature, presented in concise summaries. Data on over 100 chemicals new to this edition have been added, including endocrine disruptors, food carcinogens, pesticides and compounds studied by IARC and NTP. All of the 4000 chemicals contained in the 1st edition have been reviewed. New and updated information for these chemicals includes occupational exposure limits for 6 countries, recent toxicity and ecotoxicity data, results of new carcinogenicity.
------------------------------
RA1213
.T760
1991
Crerar Library Reference Collection
Harte, John. 1991. Toxics A to Z: a guide to everyday pollution hazards. Berkeley: California Press
Intended for the layperson. The general chapters are a good overview of a wide-ranging subject and put environmental toxins into perspective.
------------------------------
RA1229
.P76
1996
Crerar Library Reference Collection
Hathaway, Gloria J., Nick H. Proctor, and James P. Hughes, ed. 1996. Proctor and Hughes' Chemical Hazards of the Workplace. 4th edition ed. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold
For professionals in occupational health and related fields. Accurate, updated analyses of over 600 potentially dangerous chemicals. Since the previous edition, more extensive research (including an increased number of human studies) is included. Introductory chapters on occupational health practice are included. Chemical hazard entries are organized by common name and include CAS Registry Numbers, molecular formula, synonyms, uses and sources, exposure, toxicology, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment information. Includes bibliographies and indexes.
------------------------------
RA1193
.D53
1998
Crerar Library Reference Collection
Hodgson, Ernest, Richard B. Mailman, and and Janice E. Chambers, ed. 1998. Dictionary of Toxicology. 2nd edition ed. New York: Grove's Dictionaries Inc.
As well as containing 800 completely new entries, existing definitions have been brought up-to-date. Coverage includes biochemical and mechanistic toxicology, environmental and regulatory toxicology, chemical carcinogenesis, risk assessment and risk management as well as those aspects of analytical chemistry and molecular biology that are of importance in toxicology. Chemical entries include chemical structures and CAS numbers.
------------------------------
TD176.4
.H69
1989
Crerar Library Reference Collection
Howard, Philip H., ed. 1989. Handbook of Environmental Fate and Exposure Data for Organic Chemicals. 5 vols. vols. Chelsea: Lewis Publishers
This series of books outlines in detail how individual chemicals are released, transported and degraded in the environment and how they are exposed to humans and environmental organisms. It reviews available data on physical/chemical properties, commercial use and possible sources of environmental fate, and monitoring data of individual chemicals. Each review of a chemical provides data necessary for a qualitative or quantitative exposure assessment.
------------------------------
TD193
.H730
1991
Crerar Library Reference Collection
———. 1991. Handbook of Environmental Degradation Rates. Chelsea: Lewis Publishers
This handbook provides evaluations of the environmental impact of pollutants, and describes the decomposition of chemicals once they are released into the environment. It presents the rate constants for individual abiotic and biotic degradation processes for chemicals of anthropogenic origin as they pertain to the environmental compartments of soil, water and air. Includes chemical name directory and CAS registry number index.
------------------------------
RA1224.5
.K380
1988
Crerar Library Reference Collection
Kaye, Sidney. 1988. Handbook of Emergency Toxicology: A Guide for the Identification, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Poisoning. Springfield: Thomas
CONTENTS: Introduction; Lethal Doses; Symptoms and Signs; Antidotes and Treatment; Evaluation and Interpretation of Analytical Results; Alphabetical Listing of Poisons. Bibliography.
------------------------------
RA1193
.L48
1996
Crerar Library Reference Collection
Lewis, Robert A. 1996. Lewis' Dictionary of Toxicology. Boca Raton: Lewis Publishers
This reference contains a staggering number of well-researched and commonly used terms from toxicology and related fields. Scientists from virtually every environmentally oriented field, from chemistry to nursing to agriculture.
------------------------------
T55.3
.H3 S30
1992
Crerar Library
Lewis, Sr., Richard J. 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.
------------------------------
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.
------------------------------
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.
------------------------------
RA1229
.M35
1999
Crerar Library
Malachowski, M.J. 1999. Health Effects of Toxic Substances. 2nd edition ed. Rockville: government Institutes
Includes updated and expanded coverage of industrial hygiene, risk assessment, and epidemiology as well as continued coverage of medical monitoring, treatment, and management; industrial toxicology; exposure and entry routes; action of toxic substances; target organ effects; and exposure control methods. Originally developed as a textbook , this work provides a good introduction to industrial and environmental toxicology. Includes bibliography, index, glossary and sample problems with answers.
------------------------------
TD196
.M4 M4613
2004
Crerar Library Reference Collection
Merian, E. , Manfred Anke, M. Ihnat, and Markus Stoeppler. 2004. Elements and Their Compounds in the Environment : Occurence, Analysis and Biological relevance. 2nd completely rev. and enl. ed. ed. 3 v. vols. Weinheim: Wiley-VCH
Notes: Originally published: Metalle in der Umwelt. Weinheim ; Deerfield Beach, Fla. : Verlag Chemie, 1984.
Previous English ed.: 1991.
Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents: v. 1. General aspects -- v. 2. Metals and their compounds -- v. 3. Nonmetals, particular aspects, supplementary information.
------------------------------
RC268.65
.H350
1994
Crerar Library Reference Collection
Milman, Harry A., and Elizabeth K. Weisburger, ed. 1994. Handbook of Carcinogen Testing. 2nd edition ed. Park Ridge: Noyes Publications
In 1961 the National Cancer Institute initiated a program to conduct bioassays of selected compounds to determine whether they might be carcinogens. Although some similarities continue with the program as it was in 1961, there are many more differences. Since 1985 when the first edition of this book appeared, these differences have been substantial enough to merit an up-dated version.
------------------------------
RA1213
.O88
1991
Crerar Library
Ottoboni, M. Alice. 1991. The Dose Makes the Poison: A Plain-Language Guide to Toxicology. 2nd edition ed. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold
Extensively revised edition (first, 1984) of a review of chemical health-hazards that objectively discusses, in layman's language, the factors determining whether chemicals in the air, food, and water are harmful or harmless and explains the dose-response relationship of chemicals. In addition to scientific concepts, the author (a public health toxicologist) presents discussions on sociopolitical factors influencing science and public perception. Includes list of abbreviations, table of equivalents, glossary, suggested reading, subject index, and a list of federal agencies and the substances they regulate.
------------------------------
RA1229
.P58
1987
Crerar Library Reference Collection
Plunkett, E.R. 1987. Handbook of industrial Toxicology. 3rd edition ed. New York: Chemical Pub.Co.
Contains an alphabetical arrangement of chemicals by common name. The edition contains updated articles for a large number of common chemicals; information is arranged in concise outline format for ease of use. Entries include synonyms, occupational exposure, TLV, toxicity information, and preventive measures. Appendices are omitted in this edition. Includes subject index.
------------------------------
RA1229
.P760
1991
Crerar Library
Proctor, Nick H., James P. Hughes, and Michael L. Fischman. 1991. Proctor and Hughes' Chemical Hazards of the Workplace. 3rd edition ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott
Designed for use by the "health professional seeking a brief introductory statement on the toxicology of over 400 chemicals most likely to be encountered at work." (Pref.) Includes updated information on all of the 386 chemicals identified in the NIOSH/OSHA Standards Completion Project. Part 1 contains introductory chapters on occupational health practice; Part 2, The Chemical Hazards, is the major portion of the work and contains substantial articles organized by common chemical name. Articles include CAS #, molecular formula, synonyms, uses and sources, exposure, toxicology, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and medical control and have extensive bibliographies. Has subject index.
------------------------------
RA1230
.H360
1988
Crerar Library
Seiler, Hans G., and Helmut Sigel, ed. 1988. Handbook of Toxicity of Inorganic Compounds. New York: Dekker
One of the few titles to provide information on toxicity of chemical elements and their inorganic compounds of value to a wide range of scientists and engineers. Each chapter is devoted to a single element (or group of elements) and its compounds and is written by experts. Chapters include chemistry and distribution of the element, technological uses, physiology (absorption, symptoms, toxicology, metabolism, etc.), detoxification, levels of tolerance, summary of ecotoxicity, analytical chemistry, and extensive literature references. Has several summary tables, a list of abbreviations, and author and subject indexes.
------------------------------
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.
------------------------------
TD193
.S55
1999
Crerar Library Reference Collection
Smith, Roy Keith. 1999. Handbook of Environmental Analysis. 4th edition ed. Schenectady: Genium Pub.
Serving as both a reference handbook and textbook, Handbook of Environmental Analysis is the first exhaustive treatment of the analysis of toxic pollutants in the environment, including: ambient air, groundwater, surface water, industrial wastewater, soils and sediments.
------------------------------
RA1196
.R44
1997
Crerar Library Reference Collection
Sweet, Doris V., ed. 1997. Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances. 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
This is the most comprehensive list available of potentially toxic substances, containing data on approximately 120,000 chemicals. Information is provided in abbreviated form on both acute and chronic health effects, substance identification, toxicity, carcinogenicity review, etc. This resource is valuable because it is so comprehensive.
------------------------------
RA1193
.E53
1998
Crerar Library Reference Collection
Wexler, Philip. 1998. Encyclopedia of Toxicology San Diego: Academic Press
This three-volume encyclopedia covers basic, critical, and controversial elements in toxicology, i.e. those elements that are essential to an understanding of the subject's scientific underpinnings and societal ramifications. As such, it covers not only key concepts such as dose response, mechanism of action, testing procedures, endpoint responses, and target sites, but also individual chemicals and classes of chemicals. Although the reference has a strong chemical emphasis, it also looks at concepts such as radiation and noise, history, laws, regulation, education, organizations, and databases. The entries are alphabetically arranged and extensively cross-referenced. The index is in Volume III.
------------------------------
RB152
.W490
1993
Crerar Library
Wilson, Cynthia. 1993. Chemical Exposure and Human Health: A Reference to 314 Chemicals with a Guide to Symptoms and a Directory of Organizations. Jefferson: McFarland & Co.
Intended for a general reader interested in identification of symptoms and agents of potentially chemically induced health problems. Consists mainly of interrelated lists of chemical names, sources of exposure (e.g., adhesive, food cans, etc.), target tissues and organs, and symptoms. None of the information is technically detailed, although references to NIOSH and OSHA literature are present. Also includes a directory of international, national, city, state, and regional organizations, as well as lists of publications, research services, and speakers geared toward consumers who believe they are suffering from chemically induced illnesses. Should be used in conjunction with other resources offering more detail. Includes bibliography and index.
------------------------------
Search