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CHEMINFO, Toxicity
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TOXICITY is the characteristic property of a substance to cause harm or injury.
To find books on toxicity on the PAC
library catalog,
use the following subject headings:
TOXICOLOGY or COPPER, TOXICOLOGY, or
POISONS, or TOXICOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY, or
TOXICITY TESTING.
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- NLM (National Library of Medicine). Toxicology Information Program.
- An online search system devoted to bibliographic computer databases. The major
files are Toxline and Toxlit. Citations are taken from government
and private databases such as BIOSIS, CA, NTIS,
etc. To search this database consult a Reference Librarian.
- TOXNET (Toxicology Data Network).
- An online database system maintained by the National Library of Medicine. Includes
factual information in the following files:
- RTECS: includes information on potentially toxic
substances.
- HSDB: covers toxic and potentially toxic substances.
- CCRIS: has test results on carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, and tumor
promotion.
- TRI: contains information on industrial emissions of toxic chemicals
into the environment.
- DIRLINE and DBIR: lists factual information about
organizations and resources available for consultation on toxicological, environmental,
biotechnological, and molecular biological questions.
- To search this database consult a Reference Librarian.
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- Environment Abstracts Annual. 1983-to date.
GE1 .E47 Periodicals
- A literature survey providing comprehensive coverage of the environment and related
topics. International in scope. Indexes journals, books, reports (company and government),
conference proceedings, and newspapers. Contains a number of indexes for easy access to
the material.
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- Dictionary of Toxicology. New York: Van Nostrand
Reinhold, 1988.
RA 1193 D5 1988 5th Floor Books
- Defines terms and concepts of toxicology. Also covers anatomical, biochemical,
pathological, and physiological concepts. Includes references.
- Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology. 4th ed. New York:
Wiley, 1991-to date.
TP 9 E685 1991 Ref./Table 9
- A source of basic knowledge in chemistry and chemical technology. Includes
toxicological information and references.
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- Handbook of Reactive Chemical Hazards. London; Boston:
Butterworth, 1979.
T 55.3 H3 B73 1979 Ref.
- Discusses flammable substances and those igniting when exposed to air. Gives
quantitative information on energy decomposition. Excludes toxic substances.
- Handbook of Environmental Data on Organic Chemicals.
New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1983.
TD 196 O73 V47 2001 5th Floor Books
- Provides information on individual substances, mixtures and preparations. Lists
name, synonyms, formulas, properties, air and water pollution factors, and biological
effects.
- Patty's Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology. 4th ed. New
York: Wiley, 1991-to date.
RC 967 P37 1991 5th Floor Books
- Discusses classes of compounds. Gives physical and chemical properties and
biological effects. Also lists hygienic standards.
- Pesticide Manual. 8th ed. Thornton Heath: British Crop
Protection Council, 1987.
SB 951 P434 1987 5th Floor Books
- A list of pesticides currently in use. Includes chemicals, microbial agents, plant
growth regulators, and pest repellents. Gives toxicology for each entry. Indexed by RN's;
molecular formulas; chemical, common and trivial names; and trademarks.
- Sax's Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials. 8th ed.
New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1992.
T 55.3 H3 S3 1992 Ref.
- Gives physical and chemical properties and health related data for 20,0+
compounds. Includes aquatic toxicity data if available. Has extensive bibliographic
references.
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- Materials Safety Data Sheets
- An alphabetical listing of chemicals. Provides product identification(name and
synonyms; formula and weight; registry number). Gives hazard information, physical and
reactivity data and storage and handling information. A disclaimer is included.
- Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances.
Washington, DC: GPO, 19-.
RA 1215 N37a Sci. Ref.
Updated by supplements on microfiche (Science Microforms C-2195)
- Contains data on skin and eye irritation, mutation, reproductive effects, tumorigenic
and toxicity data. Includes registry numbers.
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