I work with lists of chemical names throughout every workday. None of
the lists are complete, and I frequently keep two or three of them in
windows at the same time as I work.
Try to obtain the following:
The Environmental Monitoring Methods Index: produced by EPA, allows you
to search for chemical names, and on finding htem, get common names,
alternative names, trade names, formulation information, registry info,
and CAS numbers. Not complete, but VERY handy, and will function in a
WIN 3.1 window. There used to be a standalone version, but I am not sure
if EPA distributes it to non-government persons. I cannot give you an
address for the EPA office.
The STORET database parameters list. Contains names for analyses for
chemicals in the environment, and CAS numbers. You can obtain this from
me by calling the BBS at (904) 487-0461, and downloading the ZIPped ASCII
file PARMSA.ZIP.
Get access to the NPIRS database in Indiana (they hold pesticide
data).
Buy a copy of the Merck Index, which comes as close to an (incomplete)
encyclopedia of chemicals you describe as is useful. Merck and Co.,
Rahway, NJ
Get a copy of the '95 Farm Chemicals Handbook from Meister Pub Co,
37733 Euclid Ave, Willoughby OH 44094. Many environmental or
agricultural libraries have a copy.
Call me at (904) 921-9925 if I can give you any specific help or do
searches for you.
Dave Gowan
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On Thu, 8 Jun 1995, Kathie J. Sullivan wrote:
> I have an attorney looking for a "dream book" that would have the
> following information in one place:
>
> list of chemicals by name, by CAS number, and common name if different.
>
> Also, to serve as sort of an encyclopedia of chemicals, describing their
> common uses, the products they are in, types of industries using them, etc.
>
> The first part seems to be what a new Environmental Law Index to
> Chemicals, from Government Institutes, seems to be.
>
> any suggestions for the encyclopedia part? short of a chemistry textbook?
>
> Thanks for your help, as always.
>
>
> Kathie J. Sullivan
> Library Director
> McNamee, Lochner, Titus and Williams, P.C.
> 75 State Street P.O. Box 459
> Albany, New York 12201-0459
>
> Phone: 518-447-3266
> FAX: 518-426-4260
> e-mail: mltwkjs@transit.nyser.net
>
>
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