: Hazard classifications, handling precautions, and toxicity data. History and Publishing
The index is designed for professionals and students in pharmacy, biochemistry, medicine, and toxicology. Its primary function is to provide consolidated data on: The Merck Index: An Encyclopedia of Chemicals, ...
: Approved and investigational drugs, including dosages and pharmacological profiles. : Hazard classifications
is the globally recognized "Chemistry's Constant Companion," providing a comprehensive database of over 10,000 monographs. Since its first publication in 1889, it has served as an authoritative reference for chemical, pharmaceutical, and biomedical information. Scope and Purpose The Merck Index: An Encyclopedia of Chemicals, ...
: First published in 1899 by Merck & Co. as a catalog of medicinal substances.