1,3-Butadiene

Toxicological Profiles
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 1,3-butadiene.

Details

Title: Toxicological Profile for 1,3-Butadiene

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 at hazardous waste sites.

Type of Dissemination: ISI

Timing of Review (including deferrals): March 2012

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 September 2009.

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

Charge to Peer Reviewers: DTEM Charge to Peer Reviewers

Reviewers

Academic and Professional Credentials

PhD
Current Position Title

Associate Professor, Department of Preventive Medicine and Community Health University of Texas Medical Branch

Organizational Affiliation(s)

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant
Experiences

Genetic susceptibility to toxic effects of tobacco smoke toxins and other environmental carcinogens

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No

Academic and Professional Credentials

MD

DrPH

Current Position Title

  • Professor, Epidemiology
  • Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Organizational Affiliation(s)

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

  • Occupational and environmental disease prevention
  • Arsenic
  • Dioxin
  • Butadiene
  • Styrene
  • Air pollutants
  • Electromagnetic fields

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No

Academic and Professional Credentials

PhD

Current Position Title

  • Assistant Professor, Maryland Institute for Applied Environmental Health
  • Affiliate Professor, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Maryland School of Public Health

Organizational Affiliation(s)

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

  • Exposure assessment
  • Environmental epidemiology
  • Biomarkers
  • VOCs
  • PAHs

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No
Content Source
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
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