Dinitrotoluenes

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 Dinitrotoluenes.

Details

Title: Toxicological Profile for Dinitrotoluenes

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 hazardous substances most commonly found at hazardous waste sites supports public health assessment efforts.

Type of Dissemination: ISI

Timing of Review (including deferrals): August 2012

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 January, 2013.

Peer Reviewers Provided with Public Comments before the Review: No

Anticipated Number of Reviewers: Three or fewer

Primary Disciplines or Expertise: toxicology, environmental health, chemistry

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

Public Nominations Requested for Reviewers: No

Charge to Peer Reviewers: DTEM Charge to Peer Reviewers

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

Reviewers

Academic and Professional Credentials
Emeritus Professor of Pharmacology & Toxicology
Current Position Title
Emeritus Professor of Pharmacology & Toxicology
Organizational Affiliation(s)
Department of Pharmacology, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA
Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant
Experiences
  • Biochemical pharmacology
  • Toxicology
  • Environmental, reproductive, analytical, and organ toxicology
  • Pharmacokinetics
Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public
No

Academic and Professional Credentials
Professor and Director of Toxicology
Current Position Title
Professor and Director of Toxicology
Organizational Affiliation(s)
Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Division of Toxicology, School of Medicine, Indiana University, IN
Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant
Experiences
Chemically induced toxicology and carcinogenesis with emphasis on human health and genetic and environmental factors affection human risk
Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public
No

Academic and Professional Credentials
Director
Current Position Title
Director
Organizational Affiliation(s)
Berufsgenossenschaftliches Forschungsinstitut für Arbeitsmedizin (BGFA), Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Bürkle-de-la-Camp Platz 1, 44789, Bochum, Germany
Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant
Experiences
  • Biochemistry
  • Toxicology
  • Oncology
  • Environmental exposures
Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public
No

Resources

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