Chloroform

Toxicological Profile
For Public Health

At a glance

NCEH/ATSDR uses independent peer review to ensure its Toxicological Profile for chloroform uses appropriate scientific methods and high-quality data in characterizing toxicological and adverse health effects.

Details

Title: Toxicological Profile for Chloroform

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 on hazardous substances to support public health assessment efforts.

Type of Dissemination: ISI

Timing of Review (including deferrals): October 2023; June 2024

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

Opportunities for the Public to Comment (how and when): ATSDR made a draft of this profile available for public comment in December 2023.

Peer Reviewers Provided with Public Comments before the Review: No

Number of Reviewers: 3; 2 for unpublished study only

Primary Disciplines or Expertise: toxicology; environmental health; epidemiology

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

Professor, Pharmacology and Toxicology
Director of Graduate Studies

Organizational Affiliation(s)

University of Arizona

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

  • Pharmacology
  • Toxicology
  • Cancer

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No

Academic and Professional Credentials

PhD

Current Position Title

Managing Consultant

Organizational Affiliation(s)

Ramboll Environ

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

  • Toxicology
  • PBPK Modeling

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No

Academic and Professional Credentials

PhD, DABT, FAASLD

Current Position Title

Professor, Pharmacology, Toxicology & Therapeutics

Organizational Affiliation(s)

Kansas University Medical Center

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

  • Toxicology
  • Liver injury
  • Pharmacology

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No

Academic and Professional Credentials

PhD, ATS

Current Position Title

Lalita and Raghubir Sharma Distinguished Professor in Toxicology
Director, Interdisciplinary Toxicology Program
Department of Physiology and Pharmacology

Organizational Affiliation(s)

College of Veterinary Medicine; University of Georgia

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

  • Toxicology
  • Pharmacology

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No

Academic and Professional Credentials

PhD

Current Position Title

Acting Head and Professor, Toxicology
Assistant Vice Provost for Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs

Organizational Affiliation(s)

Purdue University
School of Health Sciences

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

  • Toxicology
  • Liver injury
  • Pharmacology

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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Published: October 7, 2026
Updated: September 25, 2026

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