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 5,000 chemicals
  • ChemIDplus - Chemical Identification Plus
    Dictionary of over 380,000 chemicals (names, synonyms, structures)
PillBox
Rapid identification of unknown solid-dosage medications (tablets/capsules) based on physical characteristics and high-resolution image

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All TOXNET Databases
TOXLINE
HSDB
Haz-Map
ChemIDplus
Household Products Database
LactMed

 

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

Drug information from the National Library of Medicine and other key government agencies. Covers drugs from entry into clinical trials through entry in the market place. A version for mobile devices is available.

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

TOXMAP

Maps of EPA Toxics Release Inventory and Superfund data with links to related 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

 

Enviro-Health Links

Evaluated links to Internet resources on selected toxicology and environmental health issues
 

Especially for Students and Educators

Environmental health, toxicology, and chemical information for students and educators
 

IUPAC Glossary of Terms Used In Toxicology, 2nd Edition

This glossary contains definitions and explanatory notes for terms frequently used in the field of toxicology.