Chemistry

Chemical Scorecard
   
Contains information about chemicals in the environmental, regulations (U. S. legislation), and research.  An advocacy site, it does provide authoritative information from various U. S. agencies.

Chemicool Periodic Table
    Another version of the periodic table.  Click on an element, and you obtain a ready-to-use tabular listing of chemical information. Very chemicool.

Chemistry and Sport
    Click on the link that reads Access the complete publication to learn about the chemistry of aerobic and anaerobic respiration in the context of athletics.

Household Products Database
    Ever wonder about the chemistry behind such common household products such as air fresheners, antiperspirants, and adhesives?  This site provides information on both the chemical constituents and possible health side-effects from the use of these products.

Periodic Table
    A quick and easy-to-use table, offering information on the history and uses of each element, as well as the usual chemical information.  Use in conjunction with the Chemicool Periodic Table (below).

What's That Stuff?
    What's behind the chemistry of everyday products like lipstick, bathroom cleaners, tanning formulas, and so on?  Check out the on-line content of Chemical & Engineering News' monthly feature entitled "What's that stuff?"

 

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