Acetone

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 acetone.

Details

Title: Toxicological Profile for Acetone

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): June 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 2021.

Peer Reviewers Provided with Public Comments before the Review: No

Anticipated Number of Reviewers: 3

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)
  • Center for Molecular Toxicology and Carcinogenesis,Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences
  • Pennsylvania State University
Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences
  • Toxicology
  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular biology
  • Metabolomics
  • Microbiome
  • Drug metabolism
  • Metabolism including cytochrome enzymes
  • Environmental contaminants
Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public
No

Academic and Professional Credentials
PhD
Current Position Title
Professor
Organizational Affiliation(s)
  • Center for Health and the Environment
  • University of California – Davis
Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences
  • Public health
  • Exposure science
  • Volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds
Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public
No

Academic and Professional Credentials
PhD
Current Position Title
  • Director, Center for Environmental Health
  • Professor

Organizational Affiliation(s)
  • New York State Department of Health Center for Environmental Health and Department of Environmental Health Sciences
  • School of Public Health
  • State University of New York at Albany
Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences
  • Toxicology
  • Risk assessment
  • Environmental health
Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public
No

Resources

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