1,2-Dichloroethane

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 succinctly characterizes the toxicologic and adverse health effects of 1,2-Dichloroethane.

Details

Title: Toxicological Profile for 1,2-Dichloroethane

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 supports public health assessment efforts.

Type of Dissemination: ISI

Timing of Review (including deferrals): May 2020

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

Opportunities for the Public Comment (how and when): ATSDR made a draft 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; chlorinated solvents

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 Emeritus

Organizational Affiliation(s)

Interdisciplinary Toxicology Program & Pharmaceutical & Biomedical Sciences, College of Pharmacy- University of Georgia

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

  • Toxicology
  • Physiologically based pharmacokinetic modeling of VOCs
  • Pesticide toxicology

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No

Academic and Professional Credentials

  • PhD
  • DABT
  • F.A.T.S.

Current Position Title

Senior Toxicologist

Organizational Affiliation(s)

Center for Toxicology and Environmental Health

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

  • Toxicology
  • Pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamics modeling
  • Xenobiotic metabolism
  • Transplacental distribution of developmental neurotoxicant and effects on enzyme activity
  • Human risk assessment

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No

Academic and Professional Credentials

PhD

Current Position Title

Biomedical Scientist

Organizational Affiliation(s)

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

  • Toxicology
  • Environmental health
  • Life-stage susceptibility to chemicals
  • Non-invasive biomonitoring
  • Target-tissue dosimetry

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No

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Content Source
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