DEET (N,N-Diethyl-meta-toluamide)

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 characterizes the toxicologic and adverse health effects of DEET.

Details

Title: Toxicological Profile for DEET (N,N-Diethyl-meta-toluamide)

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 most commonly found at hazardous wastes sites supports public health assessment efforts.

Type of Dissemination: ISI

Timing of Review (including deferrals): November 2014

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

Opportunities for the Public Comment (how and when): A draft of this profile was made available for comment in 2015.

Peer Reviewers Provided with Public Comments before the Review: No

Number of Reviewers: 3

Primary Disciplines or Expertise: : toxicology, environmental health, 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

Professor of Pharmacology, Cancer Biology, and of Neurobiology

Organizational Affiliation(s)

Duke University Medical Caner
Durham, North Carolina 27710

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant
Experiences

  • Neurodegenerative disorders
  • Organophosphorus compounds
  • Chemical induced brain injury
  • Chemistry

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No

Academic and Professional Credentials

  • PhD
  • Diplomate
  • American Board of Toxicology
  • European Registered Toxicologist

Current Position Title

Founder and Principal

Organizational Affiliation(s)

Science Strategies, LLC
1001 East Market Street
Suite 202
Charlottesville, VA 22902

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant
Experiences

Areas of Expertise

  • Developmental neurotoxicology
  • Endocrine toxicology
  • Mechanistic toxicology.
Experience Dr. Osimitz was Co-Chair of the USEPA’s Endocrine Disruptor Methods Validation Advisory Committee (EDMVAC). He served on the USEPA’s Endocrine Disruptor Screening and Testing Advisory Committee (EDSTAC).


Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No

Academic and Professional Credentials

PhD

Current Position Title

  • Consultant
  • Scientist
  • President

Organizational Affiliation(s)

Consumer Specialty Products Association’s Product Ingredient Review group
Toxicology Regulatory Services,

2365 Hunters Way,
Charlottesville, VA 22911 USA

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant
Experiences

  • DEET toxicology
  • Environmental fate and effects
  • Risk assessment

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No
Content Source
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
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