Patrice McDermott, Director OpenTheGovernment.org www.openthegovernment.org 202.332.OPEN (6736) - NOAA's chemical info makes online CAMEO - Web site gives hazmat crews quick access to data on toxic substances By Patrick Marshall The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Office of Response and Restoration has taken its CAMEO (Computer-Aided Management of Emergency Operations) Chemicals database online. Visitors to the CAMEO Web site, www.cameochemicals.noaa.gov, can quickly search a database of more than 6,000 chemicals. The database also contains more than 100,000 chemical synonyms. Each listing provides details on physical properties, health hazards and recommendations for firefighting, first aid and spill response. What's more, the database allows users to enter combinations of chemicals so the system can predict what hazards may arise when the substances mix. more [GCN]
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