Soot produced from the combustion of fossil fuels, widely distributed in the atmosphere, is significantly different from most carbons for which the surface structure and/or reactivity have been studied.
Hexane is used to extract edible oils from seeds and vegetables, as a special-use solvent, and as a cleaning agent. Acute (short-term) inhalation exposure of humans to high levels of hexane causes mild central nervous system (CNS) effects, including dizziness, giddiness, slight nausea, and headache.
the n-hexane fraction up to the dose level of 3000 mg/kg body weight