Naphthalene: Difference between revisions
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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%. | 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%. | ||
=== | === Predominant sources of emissions === | ||
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. | 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. | ||
=== | === Legislation and intervals === | ||
According to World Health Organization: The limit value for Naphthalene is 0.01 mg/m3 on an annual average. | According to World Health Organization: The limit value for Naphthalene is 0.01 mg/m3 on an annual average. | ||
[[Category: Indoor air pollutants]] | [[Category: Indoor air pollutants]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:48, 24 August 2026
Definition
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%.
Predominant sources of emissions
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.
Legislation and intervals
According to World Health Organization: The limit value for Naphthalene is 0.01 mg/m3 on an annual average.