3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine

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 3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine.

Details

Title: Toxicological Profile for 3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine (DCBZ)

Subject of Planned Report: The ATSDR toxicological profile succinctly reviews the toxicologic and epidemiologic literature. The review identifies adverse health effects for the substance being described. It also summarizes environmental fate and transport mechanisms and potential for human exposure.

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

Type of Dissemination: ISI

Timing of Review (including deferrals): January 2020

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

Opportunities for the Public Comment (how and when): ATSDR made a draft of this profile available for public comment in July 2021.

Peer Reviewers Provided with Public Comments before the Review: No

Number of Reviewers: 3

Primary Disciplines or Expertise: exposure assessment, toxicology, environmental and/or occupational health, organic chemistry, textiles engineering/chemistry

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

Public Nominations Requested for Reviewers: No

Reviewers

Academic and Professional Credentials

PhD

Current Position Title

Ciba Professor of Textile Chemistry Emeritus

Organizational Affiliation(s)

North Carolina State University

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant

Experiences

Organic dyes and pigments

Benzidines

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No

Academic and Professional Credentials

PhD

Current Position Title

Professor Emeritus

Organizational Affiliation(s)

Department of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences, University of Georgia

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

PharmacokineticsToxicology and carcinogenic potential of volatile organic compounds

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No

Academic and Professional Credentials

  • MD
  • FACE
  • FACOEM
  • FACPM

Current Position Title

Professor of MedicineChief

Organizational Affiliation(s)

Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Michigan State University

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

Health effects of chemicals, metals, and mineral dusts in the workplace and the environment and pulmonary disease

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No

Resources

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Content Source
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
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