Factual databanks of the International Register of Potentially Toxic Chemicals
Tyras, H.
Medycyna Pracy 42(4): 275-280
1991
ISSN/ISBN: 0465-5893 PMID: 1812388 Document Number: 370636
The computerized IRPTC data bank will cover the needs for factual information of the Toxicological Information System established in the Institute of Occupational Medicine. The conception and principles of the International Register of Potentially Toxic Chemicals (IRPTC) have been discussed. The main aim of the data bank is providing its users with information necessary to assess the potential threat posed by chemicals to man and his environment. The structure of the data bank, the rules for selection, extraction and presentation of data have been discussed as well as data sources, data management and dissemination of information.