Naphthalene

Naphthalene is used in products to reduce mold contamination and protect clothing from moth damage. It is a fungicide and a pollutant from the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels. Naphthalene is a chemical of concern because it has been linked to cancer and organ system toxicity. This chemical is used in consumer products like mothballs, fragrances, perfume, deodorizers, as a flavouring agent, in soap and cleaning products. In the environment naphthalene is both persistent and bioaccumulative.