Draft NTP Technical Report on the Prenatal Developmental Toxicity Studies of 4-Methylcyclohexanemethanol (Cas No. 34885-03-5) in Sprague Dawley (Hsd:Sprague Dawley SD) Rats (Gavage Studies)
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Title: | Draft NTP Technical Report on the Prenatal Developmental Toxicity Studies of 4-Methylcyclohexanemethanol (Cas No. 34885-03-5) in Sprague Dawley (Hsd:Sprague Dawley SD) Rats (Gavage Studies) |
Subject: | The National Toxicology Program (NTP) has conducted prenatal developmental toxicology studies in rodents of 4-methylcyclohexanemethanol (MCHM). MCHM is the major chemical that was spilled into the Elk River in Charleston, WV area, on January 9, 2014.These studies were conducted to determine if there was potential harm to the developing fetus. NTP reported these studies in June 2015. This report integrates the prenatal studies and provides additional context and discussion of the data. |
Purpose (e.g., abstract): | An external scientific panel will peer review the draft report at a public meeting at NIEHS. Information will be posted on the NTP website by June 5. |
ISI or HISA: | ISI |
Link to Information Product: | |
IC: | NIEHS |
IC Division, Office, or Program: | Division of the National Toxicology Program |
NIH Contact: | Mary Wolfe 919-541-7539 wolfe@niehs.nih.gov |
Review Description: | An external panel will peer review the draft report. |
Date of Review: | 2019-07-31 |
Reviewer Names and Expertise | |
Number of Reviewers: | 6 |
Reviewer Nominations Requested? | |
Upcoming Panels, Events: | View Upcoming Panels, Events, Notices, Meeting Updates |
Technical/Draft Reports, Public Comments and Presentations: | https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/36051 |
Past Roster, Notices, Meeting UPdates: | View Past Roster, Notices, Meeting Updates |
Reviewer Expertise: | general toxicology, reproductive and developmental toxicology |
How Selected: | NTP selected from identified experts |
Opportunity for Public Comment? | Yes |