NLM® Household Products Database Now Includes 10,000 Brand Name Products

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The National Library of Medicine® (NLM) Household Products Database has been updated and now includes 10,000 brand name products, 3,214 ingredients, and 395 manufacturers.

In addition, 4,111 products are now linked to the complete Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).

The Household Products Database is a consumer guide that provides information on the potential health effects of chemicals contained in more than 10,000 common household products used inside and around the home. This resource helps scientists and consumers learn about ingredients in brand-name products.

NLM® Household Products Database Now Includes 10,000 Brand Name Products. NLM Tech Bull. 2010 Jul-Aug;(375):e8.