As of February 28th, 2023, NLM will discontinue the Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders (WISER), the website (https://wiser.nlm.nih.gov) and WebWISER (https://webwiser.nlm.nih.gov), and the standalone applications for Windows PCs, iOS app, and Android app.
Other sources of Hazmat or Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) information are available with the following resources:
WISER is a system designed to assist emergency responders in hazardous material incidents.
WISER provides a wide range of information on hazardous substances, including substance
identification support, physical characteristics, human health information, and
containment and suppression advice. To get started, configure your profile and
select an item below.
Spanish translations are now provided for limited ERG-specific content (ERG guide page and most protective distance data) only.
Fire-specific scenario data can now be plotted on protective distance maps.
Added many small fixes and updates across all WISER platforms.
See more details below.
ERG 2020 Updates
ERG-specific content (ERG guide page and protective distance data) is now provided in both French and Spanish where available. This feature is limited to ERG data only.
The ability to plot fire-specific protective distance data has been added when available for a given substance. These distances are sourced directly from ERG guide page data.
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What's New - WISER 6.1
Take a quick look at what's included in this release:
French translations are now provided for limited ERG-specific content (ERG guide page and most protective distance data) only. Spanish translations for this content are coming soon.
ERG materials without a UN, a labeling process new for the ERG 2020, are now handled both internally and within the WISER sharing API.
The transportation search criteria (placards, rail cars, and road trailers) for WISER's Help Identify Chemical tool has been refreshed and updated.
WISER for Android APIs have been updated, enhancing compatibility with newer devices.
Added many small fixes and updates across all WISER platforms.
See more details below.
ERG 2020
Fully integrated content from the Department of Transportation's Emergency Response Guidebook 2020 (ERG 2020) is now available. This includes ERG 2020 guide page and protective distance content as well as the ability to view ERG 2020 materials along with your WISER substance search results.
ERG-specific content (ERG guide page and protective distance data) is provided in French where available. This experimental feature is limited to ERG data only. Spanish translations will be added at a later date.
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What's New - WISER 6.0
Take a quick look at what's included in this release:
Various improvements to WISER search functionality to make it more accurate and flexible
Protective distance improvements that include:
UI updates across all platforms
Improved support for locales outside of the US
KML export updates
PubChem data updates
Many small updates and improvements
See more details below.
Sharing and Collaboration
All platforms now provide the ability to share substances, substance data (e.g. Fire Fighting Procedures or Reactivities), protective distance maps, and reference documents. In addition, a public API is now available for third party integration.
To share from your device, select the share icon from the menu or tool bar. Then follow your device's instructions to share the link via an app (e.g. text message) or copy a link of the data to your clipboard. On WebWISER, copy the link from the menu or, in the case of more complex data (e.g. chemical reactivity and protective distance), select the appropriate "Copy Link" button.
Links can be shared from all platforms and opened directly on the iOS and Android platforms. If you don't have WISER installed on your device or are on the Windows platform, links will automatically be opened in WebWISER.
The public API is open, free to use, and is used to provide the sharing features listed above. Have questions? Please contact us.
60+ New Substances
The following substances have been added to WISER. New substances are chosen based on consumer demand and expert review. Expert review includes an analysis of the likelihood that a substance is encountered, the hazard the substance presents, and inputs from emergency responders, toxicologists, and medical personnel.
Have a substance in mind for the next version of WISER? Please contact us and let us know!
Sodium chlorate
Ozone
Benzaldehyde
Methomyl
Acetic anhydride
1-Butene
Isobutylene
Cyclohexane
Formamide
Lead acetate
N-Methylformamide
2-Aminotoluene
Phenylacetonitrile
1-Chloro-2-propanone
Mononitrotoluenes
Ammonium sulfate
Phosphorous pentachloride
Formic acid
Ammonium formate
Sodium dichromate
Nitroethane
Hydrogen iodide
Ammonium hydroxide
Calcium hydroxide
Cyclohexanol
Sodium acetate
Psuedoephedrine
(L)-Ephedrine
Sodium sulfate
Acetyl chloride
Phenylmagnesium chloride
Potassuim chlorate
Palladium, elemental
Barium carbonate
Barium sulfate
Benzenesulfonyl chloride
Isobutyl acetate
Pyrrole
Safrole
Soduim thiosulfate
p-Toluenesulfonic acid
Alfentanil
Sufentanil
PCP (Phencyclidine)
Cyclohexanone
Sodium bisulfite
Bromobenzene
LSD
Acetamide
Allyl chloride
Isosafrole
N,N-Dimethylacetamide
1,4-Benzoquinone
Amphetamine
Argon
1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane
Boron trichloride
Calcium hydride
Tetramethylammonium hydroxide
Paraquat
Methamphetamine
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COVID-19
COVID-19 is an emerging, rapidly evolving situation. Keep up-to-date on the latest information from the following:
Take a quick look at what's included in this release:
News and notifications, much like this one, now provide details about each WISER release.
Detailed bibliographies are now available for much of the substance data within WISER.
Protective distance mapping now supports the export of KML (Keyhole Markup Language) data on the WISER for Windows and WebWISER platforms.
Redesigned the WISER for Windows protective distance mapping capability.
Added many smaller updates and bug fixes.
See more details below.
News and Notifications
All WISER platforms now include the ability to let users peruse the features added in recent releases. Please take a look at these items to see the latest content and feature updates added to WISER.
Bibliographies
Much of WISER's data is sourced from the National Library of Medicine's Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB). Data provided by this vital peer-reviewed and updated data source now includes detailed bibliographies within WISER.
Protective distance mapping now supports the export of KML (Keyhole Markup Language) data on the WISER for Windows and WebWISER platforms. Share a created protective distance zone with any third party application that supports KML import, e.g. CAMEO's MARPLOT Software.
Protective distance mapping within WISER for Windows has been redesigned. The new native Windows implementation includes much-improved performance alongside many smaller updates, e.g. better zoom and location discovery.
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What's New - WISER 5.3
Take a quick look at what's included in this release:
Added the Fourth Generation Agents substance record and reference material.
Added the ASPIRE (Algorithm Suggesting Proportionate Incident Response Engagement) prototype decision aiding tool and PRISM (Primary Response Incident Scene Management) guidelines.
Updated the use and display of data bibliographies.
Implemented Android and iOS operating system compatibility updates.
Added many smaller updates and bug fixes.
See more details below.
Fourth Generation Agents
Fourth generation agents, also known as Novichoks or A-series nerve agents, belong to a category of chemical warfare agents that are unique organophosphorus compounds. They are more persistent than other nerve agents and are at least as toxic as VX. WISER data for fourth generation agents now includes a full substance record as well as reference material, included as part of the CHEMM (Chemical Hazards Emergency Medical Management) suite of medical guidance.
PRISM (Primary Response Incident Scene Management) guidelines, which are included as part of the ASPIRE tool, were written to provide authoritative, evidence-based guidance on mass casualty disrobe and decontamination during a chemical incident. See the full set of PRISM guidelines here.
WebWISER is best viewed with the following browsers (indicated version or higher): Internet Explorer 9, Firefox 26, Safari 7, or Google Chrome 30.
WISER is also available as a stand-alone application for PCs and various mobile platforms,
including iOS and Android devices. See the WISER home page for free downloads and more information about WISER.
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