Toxicology

Top Resources

TOXLINE

The first place to start search for journal articles and primary literature on toxicology. Biochemical, pharmacological, physiological, and toxicological effects of drugs and other chemicals can be found. More Info

Toxnet

The first place to start for summary information about the toxicology of specific compounds. Includes several databases such as Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB) and Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) and the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI).

Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)

HSDB is the best resource for summary data on the toxicology of potentially hazardous chemicals.

EMBASE via Elsevier

is a comprehensive bibliographic database to literature in the disciplines related to human medicine, excelling in covering drug research, pharmaceutics, pharmacology and toxicology literature. More Info

Databases & Other Web Resources

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)

A CDC website that provides health information to prevent harmful exposures and disease related to toxic substances. Includes Toxicological Profiles.

ARS Pesticide Properties Database

Detailed information, including chemical and physical properties, of widely used pesticides. Compiled by the USDA.

ChemIDplus

A searchable database of thousands of chemical substances. More Info

Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS)

An Environmental Protection Agency database that supports human health risk assessment. More Info

International Toxicity Estimates for Risk (ITER)

A database of international agencies' risk assessment information.

MEDLINEplus Toxicology Guides

Contains easy-to-understand topical guides on poisoning, toxicology, and environmental health. Topics include asbestos, biodefense and bioterrorism, anthrax, indoor air pollution, ozone, lead poisoning, and pesticides.

National Center for Toxicological Research

This official web site of the Food and Drug Administration provides a wealth of information of toxicology issues related to food supply and pharmaceuticals.

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), NIOSH provides information on workplace hazards and chemical safety.

SciFinder

Searchable access to millions of citations to chemistry literature and substance registry records. You must register for an individual user i.d. before using this product. More Info

Toxic Release Inventory

Provides annual estimated releases of toxic chemicals to the environment and is based upon data compiled by the EPA.

E-journals Collections

ScienceDirect - (Elsevier)

A collection of scientific and medical journals that provides access to several influential toxicology journals including several of the Mutation Research journals. More Info

Encyclopedias, Directories, Handbooks

Patty's Industrial Hygiene

This e-textbook contains current information on chemical agents, physical agents and biohazards.

Patty's Toxicology

A resource that provides toxicological data for all types of industrial compounds, including physical and chemical properties.

Sittig's Handbook of Toxic and Hazardous Chemicals and Carcinogens

Provides information on the most heavily used, transported and regulated chemical substances of occupational and environmental concern.

Library Guides

Toxicology - In-depth Research Guide