Cobalt

Toxicological Profile
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 cobalt.

Details

Title: Toxicological Profile for Cobalt

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): December 2021; April 2024

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.

Peer Reviewers Provided with Public Comments before the Review: No

Number of Reviewers: 3 in 2021; 3 in 2024

Primary Disciplines or Expertise: Toxicology, epidemiology, environmental health, medicine, cobalt

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

Public Nominations Requested for Reviewers: No

Reviewers

Academic and Professional Credentials

MD

PhD

Current Position Title

Organizational Affiliation(s)

Laboratorium Longtoxicologie

Belgium

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

Toxicology

Spirometry in humans

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No

Academic and Professional Credentials

PhD

Current Position Title

Organizational Affiliation(s)

EBRC Consulting GmbH

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

Toxicology

Regulatory Toxicology

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No

Academic and Professional Credentials

  • DVM
  • PhD
  • DABT
  • DABVT
  • ATS

Current Position Title

Professor, Toxicology

Organizational Affiliation(s)

North Carolina State University

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

  • Veterinary pathology
  • Metals inhalation
  • Risk assessment
  • Neurotoxicology

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No

Academic and Professional Credentials

PhD

Current Position Title

Assistant Professor

Organizational Affiliation(s)

University of New Mexico College of Nursing

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

  • Toxicology
  • Environmental health
  • Inhalation toxicology

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No

Academic and Professional Credentials

PhD

DABT

Current Position Title

Toxicology Advisor

Organizational Affiliation(s)

Alblemarle Corporation

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

  • Biomedical science
  • Metals biology
  • Cobalt

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
Updated: August 31, 2026

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Reviewed: August 31, 2026

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