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Methyl naphthalene
A polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon derived from naphthalene, used in various industrial applications including solvents and chemical intermediates.
Tracked contaminantUpdated Mar 28, 2026
Health score-5.0
-5Very bad5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Inhalation toxicity, potential carcinogenicity, respiratory irritant, skin sensitizer
Benefits
None