The EPA has launched a web-based tool, called ChemView, to improve access to chemical specific regulatory information developed by the agency and data submitted under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
ChemView offers key health and safety data in an online format with the flexibility to view one chemical or to do a side-by-side comparison of chemicals by use and by health or environmental effects. A search tool allows users to search by chemical name or Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) number, use, hazard effect or regulatory action. The site will also link to information on manufacturing, processing, use and data under the Chemical Data Reporting Rule, and the Toxics Release Inventory.
“This online tool will improve access to chemical health and safety information, increase public dialogue and awareness, and help viewers choose safer ingredients used in everyday products,” said James Jones, assistant administrator for the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. “The tool will make chemical information more readily available for chemical decision-makers and consumers.”
ChemView is part of an effort by the EPA to increase the availability of information on chemicals and improve access and usefulness of chemical data and information. In the coming months, users can anticipate more chemical information, functionality and links.
View and search ChemView: www.epa.gov/chemview
