Reduced pulmonary function and increased pro-inflammatory cytokines in nanoscale carbon black-exposed workers

Table 1 Physicochemical parameters of the CB

Physicochemical parameters	Carbon black
Particle size distribution (SEM and TEM)	30-50 nm, globular
State of agglomeration	200-400 nm
Dispersibility	agglomerated
In water	200-400 nm
In tween-80 (0.04%)	30-50 nm
BET	74.85 m²/g
Zeta Potential	−15.37 (MV)

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