General Regulations
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US Code of Federal RegulationsTitle 40 contains the EPA regulations, and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants.
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US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)OSHA guidance on chemical hazards and toxic substances for workers, including the Hazard Communication Standard.
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Globally Harmonized System for Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)Chemical hazard symbols and codes mandated by the UN.
Consumer Safety
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- Food Chemical Safety (evaluation activities)
- Food Additives Status list (references US federal register)
- GRAS: Generally Recognized as Safe
- Packaging & Food Contact Substances (FCS)
- Understanding how FDA regulates food additives and GRAS ingredients
- Determining regulatory status of components of food contact materials
Environmental Safety
US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Regulatory and Guidance Information
- Toxic Substances
- Other topics: waste, water, air, transportation, many more
Major Environmental Laws
Chemical Health and Safety
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Safety Data Sheets (SDS)Safety Data Sheets (formerly MSDS) for chemicals and materials can be found in several free collections, see this site for links and FAQ.
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Sax's Dangerous Properties of Industrial MaterialsUp-to-date hazard information through Knovel.
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PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary (LCSS)Aggregated health and safety information from numerous national and international agencies by compound.
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CAMEO ChemicalsResponse-related information and recommendations for hazardous materials that are commonly transported, used, or stored in the United States. Includes a reactivity prediction tool, to predict potential reactive hazards between chemicals.
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AICHE Center for Chemical Process SafetyAICHE CCPS publications provide the latest guidelines for all those that produce, store, and handle flammable, explosive and reactive materials.
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Canadian Center for Occupational Health and SafetyMaterials Safety Data Sheets, solubility information and general properties, other information
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Dow's Chemical Exposure IndexThis book helps engineers design and operate safer facilities. It uses a methodology for estimating airborne quantity released, which allows for more sophisticated process analyses.
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NIOSH pocket guide to chemical hazardsGeneral industrial hygiene information for hundreds of chemicals and classes.
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12 Principles of Green ChemistryGreen chemistry is the design of chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use or generation of hazardous substances.
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Sittig's Handbook of Toxic and Hazardous Chemicals and Carcinogens
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ISBN: 9780323389693Publication Date: 2017-06-05
Occupational Health & Safety
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Global Occupational Safety and Health Management Handbook
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Quick Selection Guide to Chemical Protective Clothing
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NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods (NMAM) (5th Edition)
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