1,2-Dichloroethene

Toxicological Profile
For Public Health

At a glance

NCEH/ATSDR uses independent peer review to ensure its Toxicological Profile for 1,2-dichloroethene uses appropriate scientific methods and high-quality data in characterizing toxicological and adverse health effects.

Details

Title: Toxicological Profile for 1,2-Dichloroethene

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): January 2023; March 2025

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: 5

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

Professor

Organizational Affiliation(s)

University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Department of Pathology

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

  • Toxicology
  • Molecular biology

Recommended by
Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No

Academic and Professional Credentials

PhD

Current Position Title

Professor, Department of Environmental Health

Organizational Affiliation(s)

University of Cincinnati

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

Toxicology

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No

Academic and Professional Credentials

PhD

Current Position Title

Professor, Division of Environmental Health Sciences

Organizational Affiliation(s)

University of Minnesota
School of Public Health

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

  • Toxicology
  • Environmental health
  • Exposure

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No

Academic and Professional Credentials

PhD, MEd

Current Position Title

Professor, Pharmacology and Toxicology

Organizational Affiliation(s)

Rutgers University

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

  • Toxicology
  • Environmental health
  • Exposure

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No

Academic and Professional Credentials

PhD

Current Position Title

Director, Center for Environmental and Human Toxicology Professor, College of Veterinary Medicine

Organizational Affiliation(s)

University of Florida

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

  • Toxicology
  • Environmental health
  • Exposure

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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Published: October 7, 2026
Updated: September 25, 2026

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