NLM Resources on Toxicology

Starting Points

Databases on hazardous chemicals, environmental health, and toxic releases

CCRIS - Chemical Carcinogenesis Research Information System
Carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, tumor promotion, and tumor inhibition test results
DART - Developmental and Reproductive Toxicology Database
References to teratology, developmental and reproductive toxicology literature
GENE-TOX - Genetic Toxicology Data Bank
Peer-reviewed genetic toxicology test data
Haz-Map
Links jobs and hazardous tasks with occupational diseases. For professionals and consumers
HSDB - Hazardous Substances Data Bank
Comprehensive, peer-reviewed toxicological data and other information on chemicals
IRIS - Integrated Risk Information System
Hazard identification and dose-response assessments
ITER - International Toxicity Estimates for Risk Assessment
Human risk values and cancer classifications for chemicals from multiple organizations worldwide
LactMed - Drugs and Lactation Database
Includes maternal and infant drug levels, possible effects on infants, and alternate drugs to consider
TOXLINE - TOXicology Literature OnLINE
References from the toxicology literature, including MEDLINE/PubMed and meeting abstracts
TOXMAP
Geographic representation of TRI data with links to other TOXNET resources
TRI - Toxics Release Inventory
Annual releases of chemicals and waste management activities reported by facilities to the U.S. EPA

Information on liver injury caused by drugs, herbals and dietary supplements, including diagnosis, management and a registry of clinical case reports

Extensive resources for alternatives to the use of live vertebrates in biomedical research and testing

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

Basic toxicology principles written at the introductory college student level

Guidance on a wide variety of topics, including quick chemical identification, acute patient care guidelines, and initial event activities

Information from the National Library of Medicine and other key government agencies

A Mobile version is available

Rapid identification of unknown tablets/capsules using physical features and images

Easy to follow algorithms for diagnosis and management of radiation contamination and exposure

Definitions and explanatory notes for terms frequently used in the field of toxicology

Advanced level introductions to basic toxicology principles and concepts

Interactive guide to toxic substances and environmental health issues in everyday places

Safety and health information for products used in and around the home

Consumer health resource with links to authoritative information on health topics