Toxicology Information from the National Library of Medicine
All of NLM's Environmental Health and Toxicology databases and resources are related to this topic. This page provides brief descriptions of each resource to help you determine the most appropriate resource.
Starting Points
- TOXNET
- Databases on hazardous chemicals, environmental health, and toxic releases
- 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 - GENE-TOX - Genetic Toxicology Data Bank
Peer-reviewed genetic toxicology test data for over 3,000 chemicals - Haz-Map
Links jobs and hazardous tasks with occupational diseases and their symptoms - HSDB - Hazardous Substances Data Bank
Comprehensive, peer-reviewed toxicological data for over 5,000 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 - LactMed
Database of drugs to which breastfeeding mothers may be exposed. Covers maternal and infant drug levels, possible effects on infants, and alternate drugs to consider - TOXLINE - TOXicology Literature OnLINE
Over three million references from the toxicology literature, including MEDLINE/PubMed, research in progress, and meeting abstracts. - TOXMAP
Geographic representation of TRI data with links to other TOXNET resources - TRI - Toxics Release Inventory
Annual estimated releases for over 650 toxic chemicals by industrial facilities in the United States
- CCRIS - Chemical Carcinogenesis Research Information System
- ALTBIB - Alternatives to Animal Testing Bibliography
- Searchable bibliography of alternatives to live vertebrates for use in biomedical research and testing
- Enviro-Health Links
- Evaluated links to Internet resources on selected toxicology and environmental health issues
- Toxicology Tutorials
- The tutorials were developed to provide a working knowledge of basic toxicology principles. They are written at the introductory college student level.
More NLM Resources for Professionals
Drug Informational Portal
Gateway to drug information from the National Library of Medicine and other key government agencies. Covers 18,000+ drugs from entry into clinical trials through entry in the market place.
PillBox
Rapid identification of unknown solid-dosage medications (tablets/capsules) based on physical characteristics and high-resolution images.
Radiation Event Medical Management
Easy-to-follow algorithms for diagnosis and management of radiation contamination and exposure.
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.
More NLM Resources for the Public and Students
 | Tox TownInteractive guide to potentially toxic substances and environmental health issues in everyday places |
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 | Household Products DatabasePotential health effects of chemicals for over 9,000 common household products |
 | MedlinePlusConsumer health resource with information on over 700 health topics, including toxicology, drugs, and environmental health |
