Intertox studies how chemicals and biological agents impact human health. Our clients range from manufacturers conducting studies for their environmental impact statement, to foreign governments analyzing the potential impact of an industrial accident on its citizenry.
At Intertox, we interpret existing toxicology data to assess the potential toxicity of a chemical or biological agent in the environment or in a new or existing product. When existing data is insufficient, we design and conduct our own toxicology studies in association with specialized laboratories. Intertox scientists are proficient in a wide range of toxicology disciplines and specialize in the following four areas:
Human Health Risk Assessment
Intertox assessments range from catastrophic chemical releases to minute parts per quadrillion levels of pharmaceuticals and endocrine disrupters in drinking water. We have unique experience with examining thousands of different chemicals and their potential impact on human health.
General Toxicology and Pharmacology
Intertox scientists study the adverse effects in adult, infant or developing brain or nervous systems, such as visual and speech disturbances, delirium, convulsions, and encephalopathy.
Specialties in Neurological, Endocrinological, Reproductive, Developmental and Immunological Pharmacology and Toxicology
Assessments examine adverse effects on the developing brain or nervous systems, such as smell, visual and speech disturbances, convulsions, and encephalopathy. Assessments of the endocrine system deal with effects related to hormones or tissues that make them and include reproductive fitness and sexual behavior. Developmental toxicology studies adverse effects to the developing organism, such as birth defects, spontaneous abortion and behavioral deficits.
Regulatory Toxicology
The Intertox team assists clients with both the science and strategy of the regulatory process at all levels, including federal, state and international requirements. Our work ranges from the Toxic Substances Control Act, Clean Water Act, and Proposition 65 in California to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, Japan’s Chemical Substance’s Control Law and the Toxic Chemicals Control Act of South Korea.