Safety / Toxicology

MSDS Databases

• History of the MSDS
• Sigma-Aldrich MSDS search
  Registration required to view an MSDS
• Material Safety Data Sheets List
• MSDS Search
• MSDS sites on the Internet

Toxicology

• CDC Office of Health and Safety Information System
  Contains biosafety information, safety manuals, and links to health and safety sites.
• Chemical Health and Safety Data
  From the US National Toxicology Program
• Chemical Industry Institute of Toxicology
• Environmental Fate Data Base
  Biodegradation and environmental fate data and summaries
• GINC - Global Information on Chemicals
  Includes web guide to chemical safety information
• Hazardous Chemicals Database
  From University of Akron. Lists physical properties, hazard ratings, and physical description.
• Hazardous/ Toxic (CalTech)
• National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
  The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is the Federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related disease and injury.
• National Toxicology Program
• Occupational Health and Safety Administration
  Provides event information, manuals, news items, technical links, and regulation and compliance information.
• Right to Know Network
• Toxicology and Environmental Health Information from the National Library of Medicine
• TOXNET
  Numerous databases on toxicology and hazardous chemicals
• United States Chemical Safety Investigation Board
  Contains the Chemical Incidents Report Center. Also contains information on investigations and news, conferences and meetings, and career opportunities.
• United States Environmental Protection Agency
  The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) implements the Federal laws designed to promote public health by protecting our Nation's air, water, and soil from harmful pollution.

Laboratory Safety Guidelines

• Chemical and Engineering News - Safety Letters
• Chemical Safety Manuals
• Environmental, Safety, and Health Manual
• How to Practice Safe Science
• National Safety Council: Crossroads
  A safety, health and environment search engine and news network that uses subject area experts to answer questions and guide you to information and resources on the web.
• OSHA Chemical Sampling Information
• Personal Protective Equipment Program
• Safety in the Chemistry Laboratory - NFPA labels
• Safety in the Chemistry Laboratory - HMIG and HMIS labels
• Selection and Usage of Chemically-Resistant Gloves

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