There isn't any guide book for this info. Primarily its the MSDS for the cargo to be loaded which nowadays we can get by email as soon you have your cargo fixture.
Secondly a considerable amount of info can be collected by refering to MFAG section in IMDG Supplement. There , specific treatments for particular chemicals/ cargoes are mentioned. For example, in case of methanol the antidote mentioned is ethyl alcohol which is normally available in the ship's hospital.
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