What are mothballs called in Thailand?

1. What is the other name for moth balls?
2. Are naphthalene balls the same as moth balls?
3. Where can you get naphthalene?
4. Are camphor balls safe?
5. Why are moth balls banned?
6. What aisle are mothballs in?
7. Can you still buy mothballs?
8. What happens if mothballs get wet?
9. How long do mothballs smell last?
10. What do mothballs smell like?
11. Is it bad to smell mothballs?
12. Is it illegal to use mothballs outside?
13. What are camphor balls used for?

What is the other name for moth balls?

Mothballs (Naphthalene and Paradichlorobenzene)

Are naphthalene balls the same as moth balls?

is that naphthalene is a white crystalline hydrocarbon manufactured from coal tar; used in mothballs while mothball is a small ball of chemical pesticide and deodorant placed in or around clothing and other articles susceptible to damage from mold or moth larvae in order to protect them from this damage; mothballs have ...

Where can you get naphthalene?

Naphthalene is made from crude oil or coal tar. It is also produced when things burn, so naphthalene is found in cigarette smoke, car exhaust, and smoke from forest fires.

Are camphor balls safe?

Camphor mothballs, a new popular type of mothball used in homes today, will produce solid particulate matter into the air, as well as emits a strong chemical odor into the air that can all lead to adverse impacts on indoor air quality and human health.

Why are moth balls banned?

Exposure to naphthalene mothballs can cause acute hemolysis (anemia) in people with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency. IARC classifies naphthalene as possibly carcinogenic to humans and other animals (see also Group 2B). ... Mothballs containing naphthalene have been banned within the EU since 2008.

What aisle are mothballs in?

Mothballs can look like little pellets or small spheres, and they are crystal-like and almost always white in color. They can be found in many supermarkets and convenience stores (including CVS Pharmacy and dollar stores) and are generally sold in the aisle where you can find laundry supplies.

Can you still buy mothballs?

But while mothballs are still available for purchase, you're far less likely to find anyone who actually admits to using them to preserve their clothes or prevent an insect problem.

What happens if mothballs get wet?

Wet mothballs are even more potent than dry ones. And the wetness can be profound, like exposure to water from a flood or leaky pipe, or mild, in the form of high humidity. Either will cause the odor to be more potent and sublimation to be more rapid.

How long do mothballs smell last?

One mothball in open air takes 3-6 months to dissipate entirely. If you place the mothball underneath clothing or otherwise not in open air, it will take up to 12 months to completely dissipate. The mothball smell stays in your home for months or years after dissipating.

What do mothballs smell like?

What do moth balls smell like? The pyrethroid in modern mothballs is odourless. Traditional moth balls, the ones we know from our childhoods, contain one of two chemicals, napthalene or paradichlorobenzene. These are white opaque crystal-like balls and they have a tell-tale strong, unpleasant, acrid smell.

Is it bad to smell mothballs?

The chemicals in mothballs are toxic to humans and pets. People are exposed to the chemicals in mothballs by inhaling the fumes. ... Extended exposure to mothballs can also cause liver and kidney damage.

Is it illegal to use mothballs outside?

Using mothballs to repel pests in the garden presents a danger to children, pets and wildlife that visit your garden. ... Mothballs are insecticides that are controlled by the Environmental Protection Agency. This makes it illegal to use them for any purpose or by any method that isn't specified on the label.

What are camphor balls used for?

a small ball of naphthalene or sometimes of camphor for placing in closets or other storage areas to repel moths.