Learn More about Toxic Substances

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ATSDR’s Toxic Substances Web Portal makes it easy for researchers and citizens to find information about toxic chemicals and related health effects. Learn how toxic substances can affect health and how to prevent exposure.

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The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry’s (ATSDR) Toxic Substances Web Portal provides comprehensive access to the best science, the latest research, and important information about how toxic substances can affect health.

ATSDR makes it easy to find the information you want to know about toxic substances and related health effects and exposure risks.

You can search for information alphabetically or by

  • Key terms
  • Organ systems
  • Audiences
    • Community members
    • Toxicological and health professionals
    • Emergency responders
    • Healthcare providers

The Toxic Substances Portal provides a variety of documents for each substance:

  • Toxicological Profiles
  • ToxFAQs
  • Public Health Statements
  • Case Studies in Environmental Medicine

Learn what information these documents provide and get more detailed information about the Toxic Substances Portal.

 

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Page last reviewed: March 16, 2015
Page last updated: March 16, 2015