Endosulfan

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 endosulfan.

Details

Title: Toxicological Profile for Endosulfan

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 and in support of public health assessments at these sites.

Type of Dissemination: ISI

Timing of Review (including deferrals): August 2012

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

Opportunities for the Public to Comment (how and when): A draft of this profile was made available for public comment in January 2013.

Peer Reviewers Provided with Public Comments before the Review: No

Number of Reviewers: 3

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

Reviewers

Academic and Professional Credentials

PhD

DABT

Current Position Title

Staff Toxicologist

Organizational Affiliation(s)

Department of Pesticide Regulation, Medical Toxicology Branch, Sacramento, CA

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant
Experiences

  • Health risk assessment
  • Toxicology
  • Endosulfan

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No

Academic and Professional Credentials

MAPhDFRCP Edin

Current Position Title

Scottish Senior Clinical Research Fellow

Organizational Affiliation(s)

Consultant Clinical Toxicologist and Director, National Poisons Information Service – Edinburgh, Royal Infirmary
Visiting Professor, Dept of International Health, Immunology and Microbiology, University of Copenhagen

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant
Experiences

  • Pharmacology
  • Toxicology
  • Pesticides

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No

Academic and Professional Credentials

PhDMPHDrPH (hc)

Current Position Title

Dean of Agricultural and Urban Programs, Professor of Entomology

Organizational Affiliation(s)

School of Environmental and Biological Sciences – Rutgers University, NJ

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant
Experiences

  • Pesticide Use
  • Policy
  • Regulation
  • Environmental
  • Occupational health

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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