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Do compounds such as carbon black and iron oxide accumulate in the body? can the body rid itself of these nanoparticles?
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Yes: If these "accumulate" in the cells which "clean" the body (macrophages) the residue lasts indefinitely but pose NO HARM! usually!
Answered 2/9/2015
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