Effects may be delayed. Ingestion may produce irritation, and corrosive effects on the digestive system. Carcinogenicity No data for this product as a whole. Symptoms include chest tightness, wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath. Effects can be delayed.
Overexposure can cause lung damage, including decreased lung function.
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause irritation leading to dermatitis. Skin sensitization may also occur. Tumors occurred concurrently with respiratory irritation and lung injury. Current exposure guidelines are expected to protect against these effects. IARC states that there is inadequate evidence in humans for the carcinogenicity of carbon black, but sufficient evidence in experimental animals.