1,1-Dichloroethane

Toxicological Profile
For Public Health

At a glance

NCEH/ATSDR makes peer review information available to demonstrate efforts to utilize transparent and independent peer review, appropriate research methods, and the highest level of data quality. This ATSDR toxicological profile succinctly characterizes the toxicologic and adverse health effects of 1,1-Dichloroethane.

Details

Title: Toxicological Profile for 1,1-Dichloroethane

Subject of Planned Report: The ATSDR toxicological profile succinctly characterizes the toxicologic and adverse health effects for the substance being described

Purpose of Planned Report: The purpose of the toxicological profile is to provide a source of toxicological and epidemiological data. Data on these hazardous substances commonly found at hazardous waste sites supports public health assessment efforts.

Type of Dissemination: ISI

Timing of Review (including deferrals): August 2012

Type of Review (panel, individual or alternative procedure): Individual

Opportunities for the Public Comment (how and when): A draft was made available for comment in January 2013.

Peer Reviewers Provided with Public Comments before the Review: No

Anticipated Number of Reviewers: Three or fewer

Primary Disciplines or Expertise: toxicology, environmental health, chemistry

Reviewers Selected by (agency or designated outside organization): CDC/ATSDR

Public Nominations Requested for Reviewers: No

Charge to Peer Reviewers: DTEM Charge to Peer Reviewers

Additional elements to be added to the public posting as they become available

Reviewers

Academic and Professional Credentials

Professor of Medicine

Current Position Title

Professor Emeritus

Organizational Affiliation(s)

Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

  • Toxicology
  • Risk assessment
  • Chemical carcinogenesis

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No

Academic and Professional Credentials

Professor

Current Position Title

Professor

Organizational Affiliation(s)

Department of Human Biological Chemistry & Genetics and Pathology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

  • Biomarkers
  • Chemical exposure assessment
  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular biology

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No

Academic and Professional Credentials

Professor Emeritus

Current Position Title

Professor Emeritus

Organizational Affiliation(s)

Institut für Arbeitsphysiologie an der Universität Dortmund (IfADo)
Leibniz Research Centre for Working Environment and Human Factors

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant
Experiences

  • Biochemistry
  • Toxicology
  • Pharmacology
  • Occupational medicine

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No
Content Source
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
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