General Regulations
- US Code of Federal RegulationsTitle 40 contains the EPA regulations, and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants.
- US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)OSHA guidance on chemical hazards and toxic substances for workers, including the Hazard Communication Standard.
- 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
- 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.
- Sax's Dangerous Properties of Industrial MaterialsUp-to-date hazard information through Knovel.
- PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary (LCSS)Aggregated health and safety information from numerous national and international agencies by compound.
- 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.
- 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.
- Canadian Center for Occupational Health and SafetyMaterials Safety Data Sheets, solubility information and general properties, other information
- 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.
- NIOSH pocket guide to chemical hazardsGeneral industrial hygiene information for hundreds of chemicals and classes.
- 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.
Sittig's Handbook of Toxic and Hazardous Chemicals and Carcinogens by ISBN: 9780323389693Publication Date: 2017-06-05
Occupational Health & Safety
Global Occupational Safety and Health Management Handbook by ISBN: 9780429508738Publication Date: 2019-02-12
Quick Selection Guide to Chemical Protective Clothing by ISBN: 9781119650447Publication Date: 2020-03-10
- NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods (NMAM) (5th Edition)
Methods for sampling and analysis of contaminants in workplace air, surfaces, and workers who are occupationally exposed. - COVID-19 Response and Prevention PlanningFree guidance on emergency planning and response from leading publishers and technical societies.
