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Naphthalene

CAS Number

91-20-3

Synonym

Napthalin; Naphthene; EPA Pesticide Code: 055801

Occurrence/Use

Household fumigant (mothballs, toilet deodorant blocks), pyrotechnics; chemical precursor to phthalic anhydride, 2-naphthol, surfectants, resins, dyes, insecticide, solvents, and others; component of petroleum, coal, and tobacco smoke

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Naphthalene

Chronic REL

Chronic Inhalation REL (μg/m3): 
9
Chronic Target Organs: 
Respiratory system
Human Data: 
No
Last Chronic REL Revision: 
2000
Chronic Reference Exposure Levels Comments: