3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine

Toxicological Profile

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 3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine.

Details

Title: Toxicological Profile for 3,3'-Dichlorobenzidine (DCBZ)

Subject of Planned Report: The ATSDR toxicological profile succinctly reviews the toxicologic and epidemiologic literature. The review identifies adverse health effects for the substance being described. It also summarizes environmental fate and transport mechanisms and potential for human exposure.

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 supports public health assessment efforts.

Type of Dissemination: ISI

Timing of Review (including deferrals): 1/30/2020

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

Opportunities for the Public Comment (how and when): ATSDR made a draft of this profile available for public comment in July 2021.

Peer Reviewers Provided with Public Comments before the Review: No

Anticipated Number of Reviewers: 3

Primary Disciplines or Expertise: exposure assessment, toxicology, environmental and/or occupational health, organic chemistry, textiles engineering/chemistry

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
Ciba Professor of Textile Chemistry Emeritus
Organizational Affiliation(s)
North Carolina State University
Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant
Experiences
Organic dyes and pigments
Benzidines
Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public
No

Academic and Professional Credentials
PhD
Current Position Title
Professor Emeritus
Organizational Affiliation(s)
Department of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences, University of Georgia
Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences
PharmacokineticsToxicology and carcinogenic potential of volatile organic compounds
Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public
No

Academic and Professional Credentials
  • MD
  • FACE
  • FACOEM
  • FACPM
Current Position Title
Professor of MedicineChief
Organizational Affiliation(s)
Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Michigan State University
Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences
Health effects of chemicals, metals, and mineral dusts in the workplace and the environment and pulmonary disease
Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public
No

Resources

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