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RTECS

Brief Description

The NIOSH Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) database contains detailed profiles of over 150,000 chemical substances. Each profile provides relevant toxicological information, hazard classifications, international occupational exposure limits, regulatory information, occupational exposure survey data and references to toxicological reviews. RTECS is compiled by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Dates of Coverage: Current
Frequency of Updates: Quarterly
Record Type: Citations on over 150,000 chemical substances from more than 2,500 sources
Subjects Covered: Toxic effects of chemical substances

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