Up-to-date databases containing relevant information on the placing on the market and handling of hazardous substances.

GESTIS substance database

The GESTIS substance database contains information for the safe handling of chemical substances in the workplace (database: approx. 7,000 substances), such as the effects of the substances on humans, the necessary protective measures and the measures to be taken in the event of danger (German and English language versions). The substance name, CAS number, EC number, UN number or ZVG number is required for input.
Source: Berufsgenossenschaftliches Institut für Arbeitsschutz (BIA), Sankt Augustin
www.dguv.de/ifa/gestis/gestis-stoffdatenbank/index.jsp

Hazardous substance database of the federal states (GDL)

The GDL is a research system that collects and provides information on substances. The aim of GDL-public is to inform citizens who have no prior knowledge of chemistry about hazardous or environmentally relevant substances, to inform them about the dangers of handling hazardous substances and to explain safety measures.
Source: LASI Expert Group: Hazardous Substances Database of the Federal States (GDL)
www.gefahrstoff-info.de/

Hazardous Substance Information System of the German Social Accident Insurance Institutions for the Construction Industry (GISBAU)

The GISBAU hazardous substance information system provides comprehensive information on hazardous substances used in construction, renovation and cleaning, including draft operating instructions.
Source: Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Bau-Berufsgenossenschaften, Frankfurt a.M. www. bgbau.de/gisbau

Sector-specific hazardous substance information system of the German Social Accident Insurance Institutions for the chemical industry (GisChem)

GisChem provides data sheets on hazardous substances including draft operating instructions.
Source: Berufsgenossenschaft der chemischen Industrie, Heidelberg
www.gischem.de/index.htm