About DOSE

The Dictionary of substances and their Effects (DOSE) brings together all relevant data for over 4,100 chemicals, making it a vital reference for all health, safety and environmental officers, toxicologists and regulatory bodies. All the information in DOSE is fully referenced and is presented in concise, easy-to-read summaries. Data include physical properties, occupational exposure limits, mammalian and avian toxicity, genotoxicity, ecotoxicity, environmental fate, plus regulatory requirements including risk and safety phrases.

Published in October 1999 the 2nd Edition includes:

• pesticides, food carcinogens and endocrine disruptors
• data from toxicity and ecotoxicity determinations
• results of carcinogenicity testing and environmental fate studies
• the latest regulatory requirements including:
  • new occupational exposure data for up to six countries
  • risk and safety phrases
  • relevant legislation