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<!DOCTYPE html> <html> <head> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"/> <title> About | CAMEO Chemicals | NOAA</title> <meta name="author" content="NOAA Office of Response and Restoration, US GOV" /> <meta name="viewport" content="width = device-width, minimum-scale = 1" /> <link rel="stylesheet" href="/static/css/cameo.css" type="text/css" media="all" /> <link rel="apple-touch-icon" href="/static/images/webclips/appletouch_180px.png" />  <script async type="text/javascript" src="https://dap.digitalgov.gov/Universal-Federated-Analytics-Min.js?agency=NOAA" id="_fed_an_ua_tag"></script> <script src="/static/js/cchem.js"></script> </head>   <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag() { dataLayer.push(arguments); } gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-5PYBYD8S0P'); </script>  <body>  <table class="banner" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tr><td> <img src="/static/images/banner.jpg" width="750" height="60" alt="CAMEO Chemicals" /> </td></tr> </table>  <div id="sidebar"> <a href="/">Home</a> <br /> <br /> <a href="/help/home.htm" target="_blank">Help</a> <br /> <br /> <img class="noborder" src="/static/images/navbar.gif" alt="" /> <h1>Search Chemicals</h1> <a href="/search/simple">New Search</a><br /> <br /><img class="noborder" src="/static/images/navbar.gif" alt="" /> <h1>MyChemicals</h1> <div style="margin-bottom: 1ex"> chemicals: 0 </div> <a href="/my">View MyChemicals</a><br /><br /> <a href="/reactivity">Predict Reactivity</a><br /> <br /><img class="noborder" src="/static/images/navbar.gif" alt="" /><br /><br /> <a href="https://m.cameochemicals.noaa.gov/about">Mobile Site</a><br /><br /> <br />  <div style="margin-bottom: 5px"><a href="https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1151912682" target="_blank"><img src="/static/images/app_store_badge.svg" width="130" height="38" alt="Click on this to go to the CAMEO Chemicals page in the App Store." style="height: auto; width: 100%" /></a></div>  <div><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gov.noaa.cameochemical&referrer=utm_source%3Dcameo_chemicals_website%26utm_medium%3Dbadge%26anid%3Dadmob" target="_blank"><img src="/static/images/google_play_badge.svg" width="130" height="38" alt="Click on this to go to the CAMEO Chemicals page on Google Play." /></a></div> </div>   <div class="mainbody"> <h1>About CAMEO Chemicals</h1>  <p>CAMEO Chemicals is a database of hazardous chemical datasheets that emergency responders and planners can use to get response recommendations and predict hazards—such as explosions or toxic fumes.</p> <p>This tool is part of the <a href="/help/reference/cameo_suite/about_cameo_suite.htm" target="_blank">CAMEO庐 software suite</a> and you may want to review the <a href="/help/reference/terms_and_conditions.htm" target="_blank">terms and conditions</a> for using CAMEO Chemicals.</p> <h2>Key Program Features</h2> <ul class="spaced"> <li><strong>Search </strong>by name, CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number, or UN/NA (United Nations/North American) number to find chemicals of interest in the extensive database of thousands of hazardous substances.</li> <li>Review <strong>chemical datasheets</strong> for physical properties, health hazards, information about air and water hazards, recommendations for firefighting, first aid, and spill response, and regulatory information.</li> <li>Get information from <strong>additional sources</strong> using the U.S. Coast Guard CHRIS (Chemical Hazards Response Information System) manual, the NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) Pocket Guide, and International Chemical Safety Cards links on many chemical datasheets.</li> <li>Access <strong>UN/NA datasheets</strong> for response information from the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) and shipping information from the Hazardous Materials Table. ERG Response Guide PDFs are available in English, Spanish, and French.</li> <li><strong>Predict potential hazards</strong> that could arise if chemicals were to mix.</li> </ul> <h2>Multiple Formats</h2> <p>CAMEO Chemicals is available in multiple formats: <a href="https://cameochemicals.noaa.gov" target="_blank">website</a>, <a href="https://m.cameochemicals.noaa.gov" target="_blank">mobile website</a>, <a href="https://response.restoration.noaa.gov/cameochemicals" target="_blank">desktop program</a><img src="/static/images/external_link.svg" alt="external_link" class="external-link" />, and mobile app (available in the <a href="https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1151912682" target="_blank">App Store</a><img src="/static/images/external_link.svg" alt="external_link" class="external-link" /> and on <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gov.noaa.cameochemical&referrer=utm_source%3Dcameo_chemicals_website%26utm_medium%3Dbadge%26anid%3Dadmob" target="_blank">Google Play</a><img src="/static/images/external_link.svg" alt="external_link" class="external-link" />. Most program features are available in all formats, but there are a few features that depend on the format. </p>  <table class="cc-formats"> <colgroup> <col class="features" /> <col class="yes_no" /> <col class="yes_no" /> <col class="yes_no" /> <col class="yes_no" /> </colgroup> <tr> <th>Features</td> <th>Mobile App</th> <th>Mobile Site</th> <th>Website</th> <th>Desktop Program</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Requires download</td> <td class="yes">Yes</td> <td class="no">No</td> <td class="no">No</td> <td class="yes">Yes</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Runs offline (without internet)</td> <td class="yes">Yes</td> <td class="no">No</td> <td class="no">No</td> <td class="yes">Yes</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Perform simple search</td> <td class="yes">Yes</td> <td class="yes">Yes</td> <td class="yes">Yes</td> <td class="yes">Yes</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Use "type ahead" to aid in searching chemical names</td> <td class="yes">Yes</td> <td class="no">No</td> <td class="no">No</td> <td class="no">No</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Perform advanced search</td> <td class="yes">Yes</td> <td class="no">No</td> <td class="yes">Yes</td> <td class="yes">Yes</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Find datasheets by browsing</td> <td class="no">No</td> <td class="no">No</td> <td class="yes">Yes</td> <td class="yes">Yes</td> </tr> <tr> <td>View chemical datasheets</td> <td class="yes">Yes</td> <td class="yes">Yes</td> <td class="yes">Yes</td> <td class="yes">Yes</td> </tr> <tr> <td>View UN/NA datasheets</td> <td class="yes">Yes</td> <td class="yes">Yes</td> <td class="yes">Yes</td> <td class="yes">Yes</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Access history of datasheets viewed during session</td> <td class="yes">Yes</td> <td class="no">No</td> <td class="no">No</td> <td class="no">No</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Predict reactivity</td> <td class="yes">Yes</td> <td class="yes">Yes</td> <td class="yes">Yes</td> <td class="yes">Yes</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Import MyChemicals</td> <td class="yes">Yes</td> <td class="no">No</td> <td class="yes">Yes</td> <td class="yes">Yes</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Export MyChemicals</td> <td class="yes">Yes</td> <td class="no">No</td> <td class="yes">Yes</td> <td class="yes">Yes</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Keep items in MyChemicals list between sessions</td> <td class="yes">Yes</td> <td class="no">No</td> <td class="no">No</td> <td class="no">No</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Export Compatibility Chart</td> <td class="yes">Yes</td> <td class="no">No</td> <td class="yes">Yes</td> <td class="yes">Yes</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Print datasheets</td> <td class="yes">Yes</td> <td class="yes">Yes</td> <td class="yes">Yes</td> <td class="yes">Yes</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Access print-friendly layouts</td> <td class="no">No</td> <td class="no">No</td> <td class="yes">Yes</td> <td class="yes">Yes</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Print reports</td> <td class="no">No</td> <td class="no">No</td> <td class="yes">Yes</td> <td class="yes">Yes</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Share PDFs and CSV files directly from program</td> <td class="yes">Yes</td> <td class="no">No</td> <td class="no">No</td> <td class="no">No</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Save MyChemicals collections locally in program</td> <td class="yes">Yes</td> <td class="no">No</td> <td class="no">No</td> <td class="no">No</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Interact with ALOHA hazard model (desktop program)</td> <td class="no">No</td> <td class="no">No</td> <td class="no">No</td> <td class="yes">Yes</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Access help topics</td> <td class="yes">Yes</td> <td class="no">No</td> <td class="yes">Yes</td> <td class="yes">Yes</td> </tr> </table>  <p><strong>Tip:</strong> If you're using the online formats, you can switch between the website and the mobile website using the links at the bottom of the webpage—and CAMEO Chemicals will maintain your session data. For example, you could use the mobile site to build a MyChemicals collection, and then click on the Full Site link to generate and print the report.</p> <h2>Development Team</h2> <p> CAMEO Chemicals is developed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's <a href="https://response.restoration.noaa.gov/" target="_blank">Office of Response and Restoration</a><img src="/static/images/external_link.svg" alt="external_link" class="external-link" /> in partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency's <a href="https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/about-office-land-and-emergency-management#oem" target="_blank">Office of Emergency Management</a><img src="/static/images/external_link.svg" alt="external_link" class="external-link" />. </p> <div style="text-align: center;"> <img style="margin: 20px;" src="/static/images/noaa-logo-rgb-2022.svg" alt="NOAA logo." width="80" height="80" /> <img style="margin: 20px;" src="/static/images/epa_seal.jpg" alt="EPA logo." width="80" height="80" /> </div>   <div class="footer"> <div class="sitelinks"> <a href="/about">About</a> | <a href="/privacy">Privacy Policy</a> | <a href="/help/intro/contact_us.htm" target="_blank">Contact Us</a> | <a href="https://touchpoints.app.cloud.gov/touchpoints/9513f1f8/submit" target="_blank">Website Satisfaction Survey</a><img src="/static/images/external_link.svg" alt="external_link" class="external-link" /> | <a href="https://m.cameochemicals.noaa.gov/">Mobile Site</a> </div> <div class="meatball-container"> <img class="meatball" src="/static/images/noaa-logo-rgb-2022.svg" alt="NOAA logo." width="80" height="80" /> <div class="meatball-text"> <p>Web site owner: <a href="https://response.restoration.noaa.gov/" target="_blank">Office of Response and Restoration</a><img src="/static/images/external_link.svg" alt="external_link" class="external-link" />, <a href="https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/" target="_blank">National Ocean Service</a><img src="/static/images/external_link.svg" alt="external_link" class="external-link" />, <a href="http://www.noaa.gov/" target="_blank">National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration</a><img src="/static/images/external_link.svg" alt="external_link" class="external-link" />. <a href="https://www.usa.gov/" target="_blank">USA.gov</a><img src="/static/images/external_link.svg" alt="external_link" class="external-link" />. </p> <p>CAMEO Chemicals version 3.1.0 rev 1.</p> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  </body> </html>

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