WISER Version 2.2 Available for Download

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WISER version 2.2 is now available for download. This release includes:

• Updated data for existing chemicals
• 15 new substances (listed below), including all that have been suggested by users
• The "Help Identify" feature of WISER for Windows now allows searching by NFPA 704 placard. This feature will also be coming soon in the PDA and WebWISER applications, and will include more comprehensive data.

New WISER substances include:

• Acetic Acid (64-19-7)
• Acetonitrile (75-05-8)
• Chloroacetic Acid (91-11-8)
• Dimethyl Sulfoxide (67-68-5)
• Glutaraldehyde (111-30-8)
• Methly Isobutyl Ketone (108-10-1)
• Phosphoric Acid (7664-38-2)
• Potassium Hydroxide (1310-58-3)
• 1,2-Propanediol Dinitrate (6423-43-4)
• Sodium Hydrosulfide (16721-80-5)
• Stoddard Solvent (8052-41-3)
• Sulfur (7704-34-9)
• Amosite Asbestos (12172-73-5)
• Chrysotile Asbestos (12001-29-5)
• Tremolite Asbestos (14567-73-8)

Download this new release from the WISER Web site, or try WebWISER, the on-line version of WISER.

We are eager to hear your suggestions and feedback...they drive our priorities and make WISER a better tool.

Thanks for your help!