Phosphate Esters Flame Retardants

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 phosphate esters.

Details

Title: Toxicological Profile for Phosphate Ester Flame Retardants

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): March 2012

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

Opportunities for the Public Comment (how and when): A draft was made available for public comment in September, 2009.

Peer Reviewers Provided with Public Comments before the Review: No

Anticipated Number of Reviewers: 3 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

Reviewers

Academic and Professional Credentials
Current Position Title
Associate Director of Toxicology
University of Ottawa, McLaughlin Center for Population Health, Ottawa, Canada
Organizational Affiliation(s)
Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences
Confounding factors in chemical and drug toxicity testing, toxicology, pharmacology
Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public
No

Academic and Professional Credentials
Current Position Title
Professor and Associate Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Director, Division of Research

Professor of Environmental Medicine, and of Pathology and Clinical Laboratory Medicine; University of Rochester
Organizational Affiliation(s)
Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences
  • Chemical-induced birth defects
  • Altered placental function
  • Perinatal toxicology
  • Cadmium
Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public
No

Academic and Professional Credentials
Current Position Title
Professor Emeritus
Medical Oncology, College of Medicine and Public Health, Ohio State University
Organizational Affiliation(s)
Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences
  • Cancer chemoprevention
  • Chemical carcinogenesis
  • Epigenetic mechanisms
Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public
No