Chloroethane

Toxicological Profile
For Public Health

At a glance

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

Details

Title: Toxicological Profile for Chloroethane

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): September 2023

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 in January 2024.

Peer Reviewers Provided with Public Comments before the Review: No

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, Biochemistry

Organizational Affiliation(s)

Tadashi Inagami Chair in Biochemistry

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

  • Biochemistry
  • Pharmacology
  • Toxicology

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No

Academic and Professional Credentials

PhD

Current Position Title

Professor, Departments of Pathology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Co-Director, Integrative Health Science Facility Core

Organizational Affiliation(s)

The University of Texas Medical Branch
National Institute for Environmental Health and Sciences Center

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

  • Molecular toxicology
  • Chemical-mediated autoimmunity
  • Chemical-mediated liver injury

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No

Academic and Professional Credentials

PhD

Current Position Title

Associate Chair, Department of Environmental and Occupational Health

Organizational Affiliation(s)

Indiana University

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

  • Toxicology
  • Environmental health
  • Cancer biology

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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