Problem

Carbon black as a carcinogen

Nature:

Carbon black is manufactured for use in rubber products to reduce abrasion and wear, printing inks, phonograph records, protective coatings, carbon paper and batteries. While there is no substantial proof that carbon black is carcinogenic it does cause some diseases of the skin.
Broader Problems:
Dust
Soot
Related Problems:
Disposal of pollutants from chimney scrubbers
Subject(s):
Fundamental Sciences → Non-metallic chemical elements
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems
Date of last update
26.12.2019 – 10:20 CET