Carbon nanotubes: Experimental evidence for a null risk of skin irritationand allergy

Authors
Huczko, A Lange, H
Citation
A. Huczko et H. Lange, Carbon nanotubes: Experimental evidence for a null risk of skin irritationand allergy, FUL SCI TEC, 9(2), 2001, pp. 247-250
Citations number
16
Categorie Soggetti
Physical Chemistry/Chemical Physics
Journal title
FULLERENE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
ISSN journal
1064122X → ACNP
Volume
9
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
247 - 250
Database
ISI
SICI code
1064-122X(2001)9:2<247:CNEEFA>2.0.ZU;2-9
Abstract
Fullerene soot with a high content of single-wall carbon nanotubes was test ed to assess its potential biochemical activity. The results of dermatologi cal trials did not show any signs of health hazard related to skin irritati on and allergic risks.