Vinyl Chloride

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 vinyl chloride.

Details

Title: Toxicological Profile for Vinyl Chloride

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): January 2022

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

Opportunities for Public Comment (how and when): ATSDR made a draft available for public comment.

Peer Reviewers Provided with Public Comments before the Review: No

Number of Reviewers: 3

Primary Disciplines or Expertise: Toxicology, Environmental Health, Epidemiology, 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)

Department of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences, College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

  • Animal health
  • Diagnostics and detection
  • Human health

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No

Academic and Professional Credentials

PhD

Current Position Title

Assistant Professor of Medicine

Organizational Affiliation(s)

University of Pittsburg Liver Research Center

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

  • Liver research
  • Vinyl chloride
  • Occupational medicine
  • Risk assessment

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No

Academic and Professional Credentials

  • PhD
  • MPH
  • CIH

Current Position Title

Assistant Professor of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences

Organizational Affiliation(s)

Purdue University

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences

  • Exposure assessment
  • Health evaluation
  • Identification and application of biomarkers for health studies
  • Exposomic approaches

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No
Content Source
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
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Published: November 12, 2024
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