Jet Fuels

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 jet fuels.

Details

Title: Toxicological Profile for JP-5, JP-8, and Jet A fuels

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): December 2014

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 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
  • JD
  • ATS

Current Position Title

Toxicologist

Organizational Affiliation(s)

Errol Zeiger Consulting
800 Indian Springs Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant
Experiences

  • Microbiology
  • Genetic toxicity tests
  • Chemical mutagenesis and carcinogenesis
  • Jet fuels

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No

Academic and Professional Credentials

MD

MSc

Current Position Title

Associate Professor

Organizational Affiliation(s)

Departamento de Salud Pública,
Facultad de Medicina,
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
México DF, México

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant
Experiences

  • Occupational and environmental health
  • Community health
  • Epidemiology
  • Solvents
  • Injuries

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No

Academic and Professional Credentials

PhD

Current Position Title

Director and Professor, Institute of Environmental Toxicology

Organizational Affiliation(s)

Western Washington University,
Huxley College of Environmental Studies
516 High Street
Bellingham, WA 98225

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant
Experiences

  • Ecological risk analysis
  • Population biology
  • Environmental toxicology
  • Jet fuels

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No

Resources

Content Source
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
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