Toxicological Profile for RDX
Title: Toxicological Profile for RDX
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): April 2010
Type of Review (panel, individual or alternative procedure): Individual
Opportunities for the Public to Comment (how and when): A draft of this profile was made available for a 90-day public comment period on July 30, 2010.
Peer Reviewers Provided with Public Comments before the Review: Yes
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
Peer Reviewers:
| Academic and Professional Credentials | Ph.D., Ecotoxicology |
|---|---|
| Current Position Title | Senior Scientist |
| Organizational Affiliation(s) | SpecPro, Inc., Vicksburg, MS |
| Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences |
Dr. Gong has knowledge of RDX’s physical and chemical properties, toxicokinetics, key health end points, mechanisms of action, human and animal exposure, and quantification of risk to humans. |
| Recommended by Scientific/Professional Society or General Public |
No |
| Academic and Professional Credentials | B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. |
|---|---|
| Current Position Title | Associate Director of Toxicology, McLaughlin Center for Population Health Risk Assessmsent |
| Organizational Affiliation(s) | University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario |
| Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences |
Dr. Kacew has knowledge of RDX’s physical and chemical properties, toxicokinetics, key health end points, mechanisms of action, human and animal exposure, and quantification of risk to humans. |
| Recommended by Scientific/Professional Society or General Public |
No |
| Academic and Professional Credentials | Ph.D. |
|---|---|
| Current Position Title | Associate Professor, Department of Toxicology, College of Health Sciences |
| Organizational Affiliation(s) | University of Louisiana at Monroe, Monroe, LA |
| Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant Experiences |
Dr. Meyer has knowledge of RDX’s physical and chemical properties, toxicokinetics, key health end points, mechanisms of action, human and animal exposure, and quantification of risk to humans. |
| Recommended by Scientific/Professional Society or General Public |
No |
Peer Reviewers’ Comments: RDX Summary Report pdf icon[PDF – 2 MB]
CDC/ATSDR’s Response to Reviewers’ Comments: RDX Formal Disposition pdf icon[PDF – 190 KB]