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<p>Created page with &quot;=== &#039;&#039;&#039;Definition&#039;&#039;&#039; === Naphthalene occurs naturally in fossil fuels such as oil and coal, and is produced when burning wood or tobacco. It is also the most volatile polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) with a gas phase share of 90-100%. === &#039;&#039;&#039;Predominant sources of emissions&#039;&#039;&#039; === Limited information is available on indoor air concentrations of naphthalene and exposure levels. Common indoor sources of naphthalene are unvented paraffin stoves and tobacco smoke. Us...&quot;</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>=== &#039;&#039;&#039;Definition&#039;&#039;&#039; ===<br /> <br /> Naphthalene occurs naturally in fossil fuels such as oil and coal, and is produced when burning wood or tobacco. It is also the most volatile polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) with a gas phase share of 90-100%.<br /> <br /> === &#039;&#039;&#039;Predominant sources of emissions&#039;&#039;&#039; ===<br /> <br /> Limited information is available on indoor air concentrations of naphthalene and exposure levels. Common indoor sources of naphthalene are unvented paraffin stoves and tobacco smoke. Used in the household as a moth repellent.<br /> <br /> === &#039;&#039;&#039;Legislation and intervals&#039;&#039;&#039; ===<br /> <br /> According to World Health Organization: The limit value for Naphthalene is 0.01 mg/m3 on an annual average.<br /> [[Category: Indoor air pollutants]]</div>

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