This edition of the Analytical Reference Standards and Supplemental Data: The Pesticides and Industrial Chemicals Repository (hereinafter referred to as the 'Index'), supercedes the previous edition (EPA-600/2-81-011) published in January, 1981. Continuing with the general format begun in the 1973 edition, the Index has been divided into separate listings for the pesticidal compounds and the industrial chemicals, along with a number of supporting sections. Section 1 provides a history of the Pesticides and Industrial Chemicals Repository, its purpose and related Program services. Section 2 contains guidelines for requesting standards and information on technical assistance and emergencies, shipping restrictions and shipment acknowledgment. Section 3 lists the pesticide reference standards currently available from the Repository. These standards are listed according to Compound Code Number. An alphabetical cross-reference by common name is also provided. This section lists additions to and deletions from the previous edition of the Index, as well as compound name changes since 1981. Section 4 contains the industrial chemical reference standards currently available from the Repository, additions to and deletions from the previous edition of the Index and compound name changes since 1981. Section 5 addresses the proper handling of primary standards. Guidelines for preparation and storage of standard solutions are presented in Section 6 and a listing of contributing chemical manufacturers is contained in Section 7. A Mailing List Confirmation Form is supplied in Section 8. This form must be completed, signed and returned to the Repository to retain your organization on the Repository's permanent mailing list.

Distributed to depository libraries in microfiche. "U.S. EPA Pesticides and Industrial Chemicals Repository, U.S. EPA Environmental Research Center." "October 1984"--Cover. "Revised July 1984." "EPA-600/4-84-082"--Cover. "Contract No. 68-03-3136."