# Chemdata

> Offline chemical hazard database for emergency responders and organizations. (iPhone/iPad app by Ricardo-AEA ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chemdata/id849758854 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ricardo-AEA ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/691094634)
- Category: Reference
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 49 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-04-15
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chemdata/id849758854/reviews.md

## What is Chemdata?

If your organisation handles chemicals and you need to know how to manage their risks, Pocket Chemdata® is simply a 'must have'. Pocket Chemdata is a reliable, interactive database subscription service providing access to over 62,000 documents and more than 186,000 different chemical names including pure and trade-name chemicals. Pocket Chemdata provides clear information including how to manage their hazardous affects. 

PRODUCT BENEFITS: 
•Simple and easy-to-use chemical and chemical hazard identification 
•Incident commanders can access chemical information from anywhere in the world (no internet connection required)
•Helps to mitigate the consequences of incidents 
•Regularly updated database, so users always have the latest information 
•Information is installed on the device, so an internet connection is not required to access data 
•Provides the same clear concise advice as the standard Chemdata® 

FEATURES: 
•Powerful search functionality for efficient chemical identification 
•UN number, ADR HIN, EAC codes 
•Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements 
•Physical form information 
•Transport classification 
•Chemical hazard information (only available to subscribers) 
•Reactivity guidance (only available to subscribers) 
•Fire, decontamination and first aid advice (only available to subscribers) 
•Precautions information including large and small spill advice (only available to subscribers) 
•Environmental data (only available to subscribers) 
•Physical properties (only available to subscribers) 
•Add private notes and comments against chemical records (only available to subscribers) 
•Sync private notes and comments with your organisation’s central Chemdata solution (only available to subscribers) 

Designed and continuously maintained by emergency responders from Ricardo's NCEC, one of the world's leading chemical emergency centres, Pocket Chemdata is one of the most trusted sources of chemical information available. Data is updated approximately twice a year to ensure responders have access to up-to-date information. 

Pocket Chemdata is used globally by organisations, including fire and other emergency services, to provide invaluable and timely advice in the event of chemical spillages, fires and contamination incidents. 

Trust Pocket Chemdata for clear and concise information on more than 62,000 substances, at your fingertips. 

The free app provides access to one full record, to demonstrate the full capabilities of the system, this can be found by searching for the ‘Chlorine’ record or document number 5. 

LANGUAGES 
As well as English, Pocket Chemdata includes Dutch, French, German and Spanish translations - all in the one app. 

SUPPORT 
We would really like to know what you think about Pocket Chemdata, so please visit www.chemdata.co.uk to provide feedback or ask questions. Alternatively, you can email us at chemdata@ricardo.com. 

Chemdata® and Pocket Chemdata® have been developed for NCEC by Ark Software Ltd and Payot Ltd.

## Key features

- Offline chemical database access
- Hazardous chemical identification
- Incident command support
- Transport classification
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidance
- Multilingual support (EN, NL, FR, DE, ES)

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chemdata/id849758854/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Must have application for a Hazmats Responder

*2020-03-11, version 2.0.2*

Chemdata is the go to guide for Hazmat Specialist Responders. I use this application almost everyday at work, from planning for training to operational incidents.

### 5/5 — Great product

*2015-11-11, version 1.0.64*

Chemdata is a great product for all those in the emergency response world. We use it regularly alongside the chemsafe scheme.

### 2/5 — A 'Must Have', but the subscription is normally £975 per year

*2015-02-23, version 1.0.53*

You need to be transparent about how much your information actually costs. There is no price for a subscription in the description and the app is woefully limited without it. 
You did offer a discount for my profession to £500 per year but I am afraid this is still far too much for an occasional use app. 
Toxbase, one example, similar database for poisons has a £6 subscription per year for NHS staff.

## Frequently asked questions about Chemdata

### What is Chemdata?

Chemdata is a subscription service providing access to a reliable, interactive database of over 62,000 chemical documents and more than 186,000 chemical names. It offers clear information on managing chemical hazards and their effects.

### Is Chemdata available offline?

Yes, the information is installed on the device, allowing incident commanders to access chemical information from anywhere in the world without an internet connection.

### How often is the Chemdata database updated?

The database is regularly updated approximately twice a year to ensure users have access to the latest information, maintaining its reliability for emergency responders.

### What languages does Chemdata support?

Chemdata includes translations in Dutch, French, German, and Spanish, in addition to English, all within the same application for broader accessibility.

### Can I access full features with the free version of Chemdata?

The free version of Chemdata provides access to one full record, demonstrated by searching for the 'Chlorine' record or document number 5, to showcase the system's capabilities.

### What kind of chemical information does Chemdata provide?

Chemdata provides information on chemical and chemical hazard identification, transport classification, PPE requirements, physical form, and guidance for fire, decontamination, and first aid.

### What is the age rating for Chemdata?

Chemdata has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for users aged 12 and above.

### What devices is Chemdata compatible with?

Chemdata is designed for use on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2025.1 — 2025-12-04

Version 2025.1
•	Minimum iOS version now 13.0
New Features
•	Complete UI refresh with dark mode support
•	Improved search page layout, new controls and substance filtering on physical form. Makes better use of available space in landscape mode.
•	New top navigation bar and toolbar
•	"Back to Document" navigation for hyperlinked documents
•	Document number display in search results
•	Language code displays on top nav
•	New search results list with hazchem symbols and more document information
•	Search settings now remembered across sessions
Bug Fixes
•	Fixed UN number and name search problems
•	Fixed CAS number search accuracy
•	Fixed hyperlink menu presentation on iPad
•	Fixed search view layout on iPad
Data
•	Updated to 2025.1.0037 data package

### 2.0.2 — 2020-01-10

Data updated: STD.2019.01.0360
Two new Chemdata document sections (Information screen), containing information for selected documents:
- Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) values (NIOSH)
- Occupational Exposure Limits (EH40 WEL, Australian WES, New Zealand WES)
Ionisation Energy values in the Physical Properties section (Information screen) for selected documents.

### 1.1.16 — 2017-11-20

Data updated: STD.2017.01.0602

### 1.1.13 — 2017-07-31

Data updated: STD.2016.02.0542

New User Authentication System implemented for users to gain access to their data.

New data added to reflect changes brought in by ADR 2017

First Aid section layout improved.

Protection and Precautions sections of selected Chemdata documents (e.g. Chlorine, doc number 5) have new proportionate advice for incidents involving different size spills. The Decontamination of Equipment section has corresponding advice based on type of equipment/degree of contamination. These documents also include information for immediate life-saving (snatch) rescues, at the end of the Protection section of the document.

### 1.0.64 — 2015-09-17

2015.1 data set including updates from ADR2015 and updated ammonium nitrate documents.
Physical property glossary providing definitions of the physical properties available in Chemdata.

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