Hydrogen Sulfide and Carbonyl Sulfide

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 hydrogen sulfide and carbonyl sulfide.

Details

Title: Toxicological Profile for Hydrogen Sulfide and Carbonyl Sulfide

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 hazardous substances most commonly found at hazardous waste sites support public health assessment efforts.

Type of Dissemination: ISI

Timing of Review (including deferrals): November 2013

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

Opportunities for the Public Comment (how and when): A draft was made available for public comment in 2014.

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

DABT

Current Position Title

President and Principal Scientist; Adjunct Professor

Organizational Affiliation(s)

Integrative Policy & Science, Inc.
Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Washington, New Jersey

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

  • General toxicology
  • Chemistry
  • Qualitative and quantitative assessment of risk from occupational and/or environmental hazards,
  • science policy (i.e., the interplay of the biomedical and environmental sciences with environmental health policy-making)
  • Legislative/regulatory affairs

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No

Academic and Professional Credentials

MD

Current Position Title

Clinical assistant professor


President and Chief Medical Toxicologist

Organizational Affiliation(s)

Department of Preventive Medicine and Biometrics, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, CO


Toxicology Consulting and Medical Translating Services, Inc. Lordsburg, NM

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

  • Medical toxicology
  • Preventive medicine
  • Published and reviewed for diversity of chemicals and toxins health effects
  • Mechanism of action
  • Treatment

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No

Academic and Professional Credentials

MD

PhD

Current Position Title

Vice-President Research

Organizational Affiliation(s)

Lakehead University 955 Oliver Road, Thunderbay, P7B 5E1 Ontario

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant
Experiences

The interaction among carbon monoxide (CO), nitric oxide (NO) and hydrogen sulfide (H2S) on the vascular contraction and ion channel modulations
Health applications

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No
Content Source
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
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