Toluene

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 toluene.

Details

Title: Toxicological Profile for Toluene

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): September 2014

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

Opportunities for Public 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

Reviewers

Academic and Professional Credentials
  • M.D.
  • Ph.D.
  • DABT
Current Position Title
Research Scientist
Organizational Affiliation(s)
Department of Environmental Health
Indiana University
IU Innovation Center, Room 230
2719 E. 10th Street
Bloomington, IN 47408
Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant
Experiences
Pathogenesis and mode of actions of environmental and industrial chemical-induced toxicology and carcinogenesis in rodents and their relevance to human health
Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public
No

Academic and Professional Credentials
PhD
Current Position Title
Associate Professor and BCN Area Chair
President, Michigan Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience WSU Psi Chi Advisor
Organizational Affiliation(s)
Department of Psychology
Wayne State University
5057 Woodward Ave., #8307.2
Detroit, MI USA 48202
Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant
Experiences
  • Preclinical pharmacology and toxicology of abused inhalants
  • Neurobehavioral impact of drugs
  • Using behavioral models to probe underlying behavioral, pharmacological, neurochemical, and genetic mechanisms of the use/misuse of organic solvent inhalants
Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public
No

Academic and Professional Credentials
MDMSc
Current Position Title
Associate Professor
Organizational Affiliation(s)
Departamento de Salud Pública,
Facultad de Medicina,
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
México DF, México
Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant
Experiences
  • Occupational and environmental health
  • Community health
  • Epidemiology
  • Solvents
  • Injuries
Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public
No

Resources

Guidelines for Peer Review of Toxicological Profiles
Guidelines for peer reviewers of toxicological profiles to enable ATSDR to address your comments.
CDC/ATSDR’s Response to Reviewers’ Comments for Toxicological Profile for Toluene
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The ISI/HISA Dissemination Itself
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Content Source:
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry