Toxicological Profile for RDX
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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 [PDF - 124 KB]
Peer Reviewers:
1. Gong, Ping
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 |
2. Kacew, Sam
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 |
3. Meyer, Sharon A.
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 - 2.26 MB]
CDC/ATSDR’s Response to Reviewers’ Comments: RDX Formal Disposition [PDF - 190 KB]
- Page last reviewed: August 18, 2015
- Page last updated: December 13, 2012
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