Science and Technology: Substances and Toxics
EPA manages programs under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and the Pollution Prevention Act (PPA) of 1990. EPA scientists are dedicated to developing ways to help produce safer chemicals and regulate harmful substances. They are using cutting-edge technology to develop innovative chemical toxicity testing methods, integrating multiple fields of advanced science and technology to develop new prediction techniques, and designing tools to manage chemicals that pose immediate risks to humans and wildlife.
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| Radioactive Source Reduction and Management Lead in Drinking Water | Mercury Science and Technology Toxics Release Inventory |
Substances & Toxics: Science
EPA relies on sound science to safeguard both human health and the environment. The Agency conducts research on ways to prevent pollution, protect human health, and reduce risk.
Research and Data:
- Specific Chemical Factsheets
- Nutrient Pollution Policy and Data
- Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program
- Computational Toxicology Research Program
- Green Chemistry
- Corrosion, Scaling, and Metal Mobility Research
- Chemical Safety for Sustainability Research
- Homeland Security Research
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Substances & Toxics: Tools and Technology
Innovative technologies hold the key to cost-effective timely solutions that minimize adverse environmental effects.
Toxics Tools:
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Chemical Data Access Tool - Used to find health and safety information submitted to EPA under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
- ECOTOX - A database providing single chemical toxicity information for aquatic and terrestrial life.
- Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS)
- v-Embryo
- v-Liver
- ACToR - Online warehouse of all publicly available chemical toxicity data.
Radiation Tools:
- Radioactive Source Reduction Management Alternative Technology Projects
- RADNET - A national network of monitoring stations that regularly collect air, precipitation, drinking water, and milk samples for analysis of radioactivity.
Top Questions: Substances & Toxics
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