Extremely Hazardous Substances (EHS) Chemical Profiles and Emergency First Aid Guides

This is information about each of the 300+ EHS currently listed as part of Section 302 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act. Each chemical profile includes physical/chemical properties, health hazards, fire and explosion hazards, reactivity data, precautions for safe handling and use, and protective equipment for emergency situations. The first aid guide provides signs and symptoms of poisoning and emergency treatment for first responders. The chemical profiles and first aid guides may be accessed from either the CAS No. or alphabetical list of EHS. If you are not sure which chemical name or CAS No. to select for a particular substance, use the Chem Finder link below to find a CAS No. for a chemical name or synonym.

Background

Discussion of Sections of Profiles

Personal Protective Equipment

Abbreviations

Glossary of Terms

References

Chem Finder

CAS No. list of EHS

Alphabetical list of EHS

More about Emergency Planning Requirements

Maintained by the Chemical Emergency Preparedness and Prevention Office (CEPPO), Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response (OSWER), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

URL:http://www.epa.gov/swercepp/ehs/ehslist.html

Last Updated: June 9, 1998