5. Other effects of fumes

The direct toxic effects of soot, particularly aerosols, are detailed in the article [SE 2 060] . This article also discusses the effect of gases adsorbed onto soot. Soot can act as a "Trojan horse", facilitating the penetration of certain toxic substances into the respiratory tract.

Soot also makes a significant contribution to fire radiation. More details on the effect of soot on fire radiation can be found in the article