Which are the Most Commonly Used Toxicology Databases?
Several databases are widely used by toxicologists, each serving unique purposes:
TOXNET: Managed by the National Library of Medicine, TOXNET provided access to a cluster of databases covering toxicology, hazardous chemicals, and environmental health. PubChem: An open chemistry database maintained by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) that includes information on the biological activities of small molecules. ChemIDplus: Offers access to structure and nomenclature authority files used to identify chemical substances cited in National Library of Medicine databases. EPA's IRIS: The Integrated Risk Information System provides data to support the assessment of health risks from environmental contaminants. ECHA's C&L Inventory: A database that contains classification and labeling information on substances, as submitted to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA).
