Toxicological Profile for DEET (N,N-Diethyl-meta-toluamide)
Title: Toxicological Profile for DEET (N,N-Diethyl-meta-toluamide)
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 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): November 2014
Type of Review (panel, individual or alternative procedure): Individual
Opportunities for the Public to Comment (how and when): A draft of this profile will be made available for public comment in 2015.
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
| Academic and Professional Credentials | PhD |
|---|---|
| Current Position Title | Professor of Pharmacology, Cancer Biology, and of Neurobiology |
| Organizational Affiliation(s) | Duke University Medical Caner Durham, North Carolina 27710 |
| Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences |
neurodegenerative disorders; organophosphorus compounds, chemical induced brain injury, chemistry |
| Recommended by Scientific/Professional Society or General Public |
No |
| Academic and Professional Credentials | PhD, Diplomate, American Board of Toxicology, European Registered Toxicologist |
|---|---|
| Current Position Title | Founder and Principal |
| Organizational Affiliation(s) | Science Strategies, LLC 1001 East Market Street Suite 202 Charlottesville, VA 22902 |
| Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences |
developmental neurotoxicology, endocrine toxicology, and mechanistic toxicology. Dr Osimitz was Co-Chair of the USEPA’s Endocrine Disruptor Methods Validation Advisory Committee (EDMVAC) and he served on the USEPA’s Endocrine Disruptor Screening and Testing Advisory Committee (EDSTAC). |
| Recommended by Scientific/Professional Society or General Public |
No |
| Academic and Professional Credentials | PhD |
|---|---|
| Current Position Title | Consultant, Scientist, President |
| Organizational Affiliation(s) | Consumer Specialty Products Association’s Product Ingredient Review group Toxicology Regulatory Services, 2365 Hunters Way, Charlottesville, VA 22911 USA |
| Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences |
DEET toxicology, environmental fate and effects; risk assessment |
| Recommended by Scientific/Professional Society or General Public |
No |
CDC/ATSDR’s Response to Reviewers’ Comments: DEET Formal Disposition [PDF – 597 KB]