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Table 1 Characteristics of the CDNP considered in this review

From: Combustion-derived nanoparticles: A review of their toxicology following inhalation exposure

CDNP

Origin

Reported health effects

  

animals

humans

Diesel exhaust particles

Combustion of diesel oil

Inflammation, fibrosis, cancer,

Inflammation, cancer?

Welding fume

Welding processes

Inflammation; translocation of metals to the brain

Metal fume fever, fibrosis, cancer, bronchitis

Fly-ash

Combustion of coal or oil

inflammation

no data available

NP Carbon black

Combustion of heavy fuel oil

Inflammation, lung cancer; translocation of particles to the brain

no data available