Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate

Toxicological Profile

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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 Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate.

Details

Title: Toxicological Profile for Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate

Subject of Planned Report: The ATSDR toxicological profile succinctly reviews the toxicologic, epidemiologic, and adverse health effects for the substance. It also summarizes environmental fate and transport mechanisms and the potential for human exposure.

Purpose of Planned Report: The purpose of the toxicological profile is to provide a source of toxicological and epidemiological data. Data on hazardous substances most commonly found at hazardous waste sites supports public health assessment efforts.

Type of Dissemination: ISI

Timing of Review (including deferrals): individual

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

Opportunities for the Public Comment (how and when): A draft of this profile will be made available for comment in 2019

Peer Reviewers Provided with Public Comments before the Review: No

Anticipated Number of Reviewers: 3

Primary Disciplines or Expertise: Toxicology, Epidemiology, Environmental Fate & Transport, Environmental Health

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

Public Nominations Requested for Reviewers: No

Reviewers

Academic and Professional Credentials
MD
MPH
Current Position Title
Consultant in occupational and environmental health and medicine, sustainability
Organizational Affiliation(s)
  • Professor Emeritus 1999-2008
  • Professor of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, the George Washington University, Washington DC. Tenured. Cross appointments as Professor of Epidemiology, Department of Epidemiology-Biostatistics, School of Public Health and Health Services
  • Professor of Pulmonary Medicine, Division of Pulmonary Disease and Allergy, Department of Medicine, School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences
Expertise:
  • Clinical toxicology
  • Occupational & environmental medicine
Experience / Discipline:
Recommended by Scientific/Professional Society or General Public
No

Academic and Professional Credentials
  • Ph.D.
  • Fellow, Academy of Toxicological Sciences
  • Fellow, International Academy of Toxicological Pathology
Current Position Title
  • Professor, Environmental Health
  • Professor, School of Public and Environmental Affairs
  • Laboratory of Investigative Toxicology and Pathology
Organizational Affiliation(s)
Indiana University
Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences
Expertise / Discipline:
  • Pathology
  • Toxicology
  • Carcinogenesis
  • Environmental health
Experience:
Recommended by Scientific/Professional Society or General Public
No

Academic and Professional Credentials
PhD
Current Position Title
  • Associate Professor, Department of Epidemiology, Rutgers School of Public Health
  • Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute (EOHSI) Department of Anthropology, School of Graduate Studies
Organizational Affiliation(s)
Rutgers School of Public Health
Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences
  • Reproductive and Perinatal Epidemiology
  • Endocrine disruption
  • Placental responses to environmental chemicals
  • Dr. Barrett's publications
Recommended by Scientific/Professional Society or General Public
No

Resources

Guidelines for Peer Review of Toxicological Profiles
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CDC/ATSDR’s Response to Reviewers’ Comments for Toxicological Profile for Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate
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