IUPAC Toxicology Glossary with Terms, Abbreviations, and Carcinogenicity Classifications

A revised glossary of terms used in toxicology, incorporating definitions from the 1993 IUPAC 'Glossary for Chemists of Terms Used in Toxicology' and the 2004 'Glossary of Terms Used in Toxicokinetics'. It contains three annexes listing abbreviations, acronyms from international bodies and legislation, and a classification of carcinogenicity by weight of evidence. The glossary was compiled by John H. Duffus of the University of Edinburgh for scientists working in toxicology and hazard assessment.

Use Cases

• Standardizing terminology for hazard assessment based on the glossary's definitions.
• Referencing international abbreviations and acronyms for chemical safety legislation mentioned in the annexes.
• Classifying chemical carcinogenicity based on the weight-of-evidence scheme described.
• Supporting the interpretation of toxicological literature through included medical terms.

Strengths

• Based on two established IUPAC glossaries from 1993 and 2004, providing authoritative definitions.
• Includes three structured annexes covering abbreviations, international body acronyms, and carcinogenicity classifications.
• Compiled specifically for scientists requiring knowledge in toxicology and risk assessment.

Limitations

• Row count and data size are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.

Provenance

Source

John H. Duffus, University of Edinburgh, based on IUPAC publications.

Collection Method

Compilation and revision of existing IUPAC glossaries.