I need to locate a public library in either Phoenix, Arizona or Los
Angeles, California area that has a copy of the "International
Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary" (ICID) published by the Cosmetic,
Toiletry & Fragrance Association (CTFA). The dictionary contains the
required International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredient (INCI)
labeling names and codes that are used in most countries.

It doesn't make sense for me to purchase the book since I only need to
look up a few items and due to the book costing $800+ new or a used
copy costs around $500+/-.

I need to find the ICID Reference Numbers for 20 ingredients asap. I
had found a website a few weeks ago where you could look up the
libraries throughout the U.S. that had a copy of the book but I didn't
bookmark it and now cannot relocate the site.

I'd prefer to locate a public library that has the book but would also
be interested if anyone knows of a cosmetic manufacturer who would
have a copy of the book and would be willing to allow me to use it for
a very small fee.
Come on people, please help me in my search. THANKS

Hi sirvesa:

I was only able to find a one copy of this book in the cities you
suggested. It is a reference book, so the book is guaranteed to be in.

Los Angeles Public Library
  URL: http://www.lapl.org/
Branch: Central Library - Science & Tech. Dept.
  URL: http://www.lapl.org/central/
Listing: http://catalog2.lapl.org/cgi-bin/cw_cgi?fullRecord+9847+965+964668+4+0
Location: 630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071     
  Map: http://www.lapl.org/central/central_map.html

Search Strategy (on Google):
* library catalog united states

I hope this helps. 

websearcher

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Clarification of Answer by websearcher-ga on 10 Mar 2005 14:36 PST

If the listing link above doesn't work, try the following:

http://catalog1.lapl.org/cgi-bin/cw_cgi?fullRecord+1527+965+1635060+7+0