Hydrogen Sulfide and Carbonyl Sulfide

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 hydrogen sulfide and carbonyl sulfide.

Details

Title: Toxicological Profile for Hydrogen Sulfide and Carbonyl Sulfide

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 support public health assessment efforts.

Type of Dissemination: ISI

Timing of Review (including deferrals): November 2013

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 2014.

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

Reviewers

Academic and Professional Credentials
Ph.D.DABT
Current Position Title
President and Principal Scientist; Adjunct Professor
Organizational Affiliation(s)
Integrative Policy & Science, Inc.
Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Washington, New Jersey
Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences
  • General toxicology
  • Chemistry
  • Qualitative and quantitative assessment of risk from occupational and/or environmental hazards,
  • science policy (i.e., the interplay of the biomedical and environmental sciences with environmental health policy-making)
  • Legislative/regulatory affairs
Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public
No

Academic and Professional Credentials
MD
Current Position Title
Clinical assistant professor

President and Chief Medical Toxicologist
Organizational Affiliation(s)
Department of Preventive Medicine and Biometrics, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, CO

Toxicology Consulting and Medical Translating Services, Inc. Lordsburg, NM
Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences
  • Medical toxicology
  • Preventive medicine
  • Published and reviewed for diversity of chemicals and toxins health effects
  • Mechanism of action
  • Treatment
Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public
No

Academic and Professional Credentials
MDPhD
Current Position Title
Vice-President Research
Organizational Affiliation(s)
Lakehead University 955 Oliver Road, Thunderbay, P7B 5E1 Ontario
Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant
Experiences
The interaction among carbon monoxide (CO), nitric oxide (NO) and hydrogen sulfide (H2S) on the vascular contraction and ion channel modulations
Health applications
Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public
No