TOXNET: An evolving web resource for toxicology and environmental health information

TOXNET, developed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM), is a web-based system of databases providing information on toxicology. hazardous chemicals, and the environment. Databases fall under the general headings of Toxicology Data. Toxicology Literature, Toxic Releases. and Chemical Identification/Nomenclature. Among TOXNET's pre-eminent databases are the Hazardous substances Data Bank (HSDB) and the TOXLINE file of bibliographic references. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.