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
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.
  • Tox Tutor has 3 modules: Basic Principles, Toxicokinetics, and Cellular Toxicology.
  • ToxLearn is an an update to and expansion of Tox Tutor.

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

 

More NLM Resources for Professionals

Drug Informational 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.

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

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Tox Town

Interactive guide to potentially toxic substances and environmental health issues in everyday places
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Household Products Database

Potential health effects of chemicals for over 9,000 common household products
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MedlinePlus

Consumer health resource with information on over 700 health topics, including toxicology, drugs, and environmental health