Methyl tert-Butyl Ether (MTBE)

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 methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE).

Details

Title: Toxicological Profile for Methyl tert-Butyl Ether (MTBE)

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): August 2020

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 in 2020.

Peer Reviewers Provided with Public Comments before the Review: No

Anticipated Number of Reviewers: 3

Primary Disciplines or Expertise: toxicology, epidemiology, environmental health, and medicine

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

Public Nominations Requested for Reviewers: No

Reviewers

Academic and Professional Credentials

PhD

Current Position Title

Professor

Organizational Affiliation(s)

Rutgers University, School of Public Health
Environmental and Population Health Bio-Sciences

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

  • Determination of biomarkers of exposure
  • Measurement of multi-route exposures to volatile organic compounds and disinfection by-products in drinking water
  • Exposure to children.
  • The role of air pollution in exacerbation of asthma
  • Exposures within aircraft and other modes of transportation
  • The sources of pollutants to indoor air and their contribution to personal exposure, and how exposures alter the lung microbiome

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No

Academic and Professional Credentials

PhD

Current Position Title

Professor

Organizational Affiliation(s)

Environmental Medicine and Pediatrics, University of Rochester Medical Center


School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Rochester

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

  • Environmental medicine
  • Neurotoxicology
  • Teratology
  • The relationships between brain neurotransmitter systems and children’s neurodevelopment and how such relationships are altered by exposures to environmental toxicants

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No

Academic and Professional Credentials

PhD

Current Position Title

Professor Emeritus

Organizational Affiliation(s)

Interdisciplinary Toxicology Program

Pharmaceutical & Biomedical Sciences, College of Pharmacy

University of Georgia

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

  • Toxicology
  • PBPK modeling of VOCs
  • Pesticide toxicology

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
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