Naphthalene
US Army Aviation and Missile Command
Naphthalene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, or PAH, released from combustion of fossil fuels and waste incinerators, and also used as a moth repellent. PAHs increase the risk of cancer; damage the immune, nervous and reproductive systems; and can harm developing fetuses.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2019 | 0.131 ppb | 3 | 1 | ND - 0.392 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-06-03 | 89906032014-1 | ND |
2014-06-03 | 89906032014-2 | ND |
2015-04-14 | 89904142015-1 | ND |
2015-04-14 | 89904142015-2 | ND |
2016-04-12 | 89904122016-2 | ND |
2016-04-12 | 89904122016-1 | ND |
2017-04-11 | 899041120171-2V | ND |
2017-04-11 | 899041120171-1V | ND |
2019-04-09 | 1904017-02 | 0.392 ppb |
2019-04-09 | 1904017-01 | ND |
2019-12-03 | 1912007-01 | ND |