Chloromethane

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 characterizes the toxicologic and adverse health effects of chloromethane.

Details

Title: Toxicological Profile for Chloromethane

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): 7/7/2020; 6/1/2023

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 in 2021 and in 2023.

Peer Reviewers Provided with Public Comments before the Review: No

Number of Reviewers: 6

Primary Disciplines or Expertise: toxicology; epidemiology; environmental health; medicine

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

Research Professor

Organizational Affiliation(s)

The George Perkins Marsh InstituteClark University

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

  • Toxicology
  • Epidemiology
  • Risk assessment
  • BPK modeling
  • Developmental biology effects
  • Pharmacokinetic and Monte Carlo simulation modeling

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No

Academic and Professional Credentials

PhD

DABT

Current Position Title

Senior Managing Scientist

Organizational Affiliation(s)

Exponent Engineering and Scientific Consulting

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

  • Design, implementation, and interpretation of toxicity tests
  • Mode of action and dose response evaluation
  • Risk assessment

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No

Academic and Professional Credentials

PhD

Current Position Title

Professor

Organizational Affiliation(s)

Rollins School of Public Health
Emory University

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

  • Epidemiology
  • Environmental exposures
  • Statistical analysis

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No

Academic and Professional Credentials

PhD

Current Position Title

Executive Director, Global Developmental Reproductive and Juvenile Toxicology

Organizational Affiliation(s)

Charles River Laboratories Preclinical Services

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

  • Reproductive and developmental toxicology
  • Neurotoxicology
  • Inhalation toxicology
  • Regulatory toxicology

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No

Academic and Professional Credentials

PhD

Current Position Title

Associate Professor


Organizational Affiliation(s)

University of Georgia, Environmental Health Science

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

  • Alternative toxicology
  • Neurotoxicology
  • Risk assessment
  • Microbiome-based therapeutic agents’ discovery (Parkinson’s disease)

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No

Academic and Professional Credentials

MD

PhD

Current Position Title

Professor

Organizational Affiliation(s)

Department of Preventative Medicine, University of Iceland School of Health Sciences

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

Environmental health and medicine

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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Published: November 12, 2024
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