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TOXNET: an evolving web resource for toxicology and environmental health information
1Toxicology and Environmental Health Information Program, National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine, 8600 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20894, USA. wexlerp@mail.nlm.nih.gov
Toxicology
|February 13, 2001
Summary
TOXNET is a National Library of Medicine resource offering comprehensive toxicology and environmental data. It provides access to critical databases like HSDB and TOXLINE for researchers studying hazardous substances.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Health Sciences
- Toxicology
- Chemical Safety
Background:
- The National Library of Medicine (NLM) developed TOXNET as a centralized web-based information system.
- Existing information on toxicology and hazardous chemicals was fragmented and difficult to access.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a unified platform for accessing diverse toxicological and environmental data.
- To support researchers, healthcare professionals, and policymakers with critical information on hazardous substances.
Main Methods:
- TOXNET integrates multiple specialized databases.
- Key databases include Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB) and TOXLINE.
- Information is categorized under Toxicology Data, Literature, Toxic Releases, and Chemical Identification.
Main Results:
- TOXNET offers a comprehensive repository of toxicology and environmental information.
- Users can access detailed data on hazardous substances through HSDB.
- Bibliographic references on toxicology are available via the TOXLINE file.
Conclusions:
- TOXNET serves as an essential resource for toxicological and environmental research.
- The system facilitates informed decision-making regarding chemical safety and public health.
- Continued development and accessibility of TOXNET are crucial for the scientific community.