Creosote

Toxicological Profile
For Public Health

At a glance

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

Details

Title: Toxicological Profile for Creosote

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): August 2023

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.

Peer Reviewers Provided with Public Comments before the Review: No

Number of Reviewers: 3

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

Principal Investigator and Helen P. Rumbel Professor for Cancer Prevention
University Distinguished Professor

Organizational Affiliation(s)

Oregon State University
Department of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology
Linus Pauling Institute

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

  • Environmental exposure
  • Toxicology
  • Cancer
  • Biochemistry

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No

Academic and Professional Credentials

PhD

Current Position Title

Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Organizational Affiliation(s)

Duke University

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

  • Toxicology
  • Environmental exposure

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No

Academic and Professional Credentials

ScD, CIH

Current Position Title

Senior Lecturer, Industrial Hygiene

Organizational Affiliation(s)

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Department of Environmental Health

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

  • Environmental health
  • Industrial hygiene

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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