IRIS Toxicological Review of Cis-& Trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene (External Review Draft)
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Abstract
The draft Toxicological Review of cis- and trans-1,2-dichloroethylene provides scientific support and rationale for the hazard and dose-response assessment pertaining to chronic exposure to cis- and trans-1,2-dichloroethylene. 1,2-Dichloroethylene is used as a solvent for waxes and resins, in rubber extraction, and as a coolant in refrigeration plants. The cis- and trans- isomers have slightly different physical, chemical, and biological properties. The trans-isomer is more widely used. 1,2-Dichloroethylene is frequently detected at federal and state hazardous waste sites across the country.
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History/Chronology
Date | Description |
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Sep 1988 | EPA posted the trans-1,2-dichloroethylene assessment (RfD only). |
Dec 1990 | EPA posted the cis-1,2-dichloroethylene (qualitative cancer assessment only). |
Aug 2009 | EPA hosted an interagency science discussion on the review of the draft IRIS Summary and Toxicological Review of cis-and trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene. |
Sep 2009 | EPA released an external review draft of the assessment for public review and comment. |
Nov 2009 | EPA announces the details of an external peer review workshop to be held on December 17, 2009 in a November 10, 2009 Federal Register Notice. |
Jan 2010 | EPA releases the comments from the public comment period and external review workshop. |
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Related Link(s)
- McCauley et al 1990. The effects of subacute and subchronic oral exposure to cis-1,2-dichloroethylene in rats (PDF) (44 pp, 802 KB, about PDF)
- IRIS Toxicological Review of Cis-& Trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene (Final Report)
- IRIS Toxicological Review of cis- & trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene (Interagency Science Consultation Draft)
- IRIS Toxicological Review of cis- & trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene (Interagency Science Discussion Draft)