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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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:

OEHHA 2008. Technical Supporting Document for Noncancer RELs, Appendix D3