Antimony

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 antimony.

Details

Title: Toxicological Profile for Antimony

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): July 2016

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

Opportunities for the Public Comment (how and when): A draft will be made available for public comment in 2017.

Peer Reviewers Provided with Public Comments before the Review: No

Anticipated Number of Reviewers: 3

Primary Disciplines or Expertise: toxicology, environmental health, chemistry, epidemiology

Reviewers Selected by (agency or designated outside organization): CDC/ATSDR

Public Nominations Requested for Reviewers: No

Reviewers

Academic and Professional Credentials
  • DVM
  • PhD
  • DABVT
  • DABT
Current Position Title
Professor, Toxicology
Organizational Affiliation(s)
School of Veterinary Medicine,
North Carolina State University
Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences
Dr. Dorman has served on numerous National Academies committees, including chairing the National Academies’ Committee on Toxicology, the Committee on Endocrine-Related Low Dose Toxicity, the National Academies Committee on Predictive-Toxicology Approaches for Military Assessments of Acute Exposures, and the Committee on Design and Evaluation of Safer Chemical Substitutions – A Framework to Inform Government and Industry Decisions.

He previously served as a member of the National Toxicology Program’s Board of Scientific Counselors. He has also served on other advisory boards for the US Navy, NASA, and USDA. He is an elected fellow of the Academy of Toxicological Sciences, and he is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Sciences.
Recommended by Scientific/Professional Society or General Public
No

Academic and Professional Credentials
PhD
Current Position Title
  • Full Professor
  • Chair
Organizational Affiliation(s)
Dept. Chemistry & Biochemistry,
Laurentian University, Canada
Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences
Analytical and environmental chemistry with several years of experience in the fields of geochemistry and limnology.

He has published more than 90 scientific papers most of them dealing with the determination, speciation and geochemistry of hydride-forming trace elements. His research involves biogeochemical behaviour of toxic trace elements (Se, Hg, Sb, As, Te) in aquatic systems; distribution, speciation and bioavailability; toxic effect of selenium in waterfowl; and reactivity and valorization of mine tailings, mine water treatment and low-cost wastewater treatment.
Recommended by Scientific/Professional Society or General Public
No

Academic and Professional Credentials
  • MD
  • MPH
  • MS
Current Position Title
  • Professor
  • Associate Dean for Research
Organizational Affiliation(s)
  • UA Mel & Enid
  • Zuckerman College of Public Health
Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant
Experiences
Reduction of occupational exposures, illnesses and injuries; respiratory toxicology; cancer toxicology and environmental arsenic exposure.
Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public
No

Resources

Additional elements to be added to the public posting as they become available:

Guidelines for Peer Review of Toxicological Profiles
Guidelines for peer reviewers of toxicological profiles to enable ATSDR to address your comments.
CDC/ATSDR’s Response to Reviewers’ Comments for Toxicological Profile for Antimony
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The ISI/HISA Dissemination Itself
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Content Source:
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry