Review on toxic effect of naphthalene Array Section Review of Article

Abstract

Naphthalene is a toxic substance. Naphthalene, also known as naphthalin, is a crystalline, aromatic, white, solid hydrocarbon (PAH: Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon) with formula C10H8 and the structure of two fused benzene rings. It is best known as the traditional, primary ingredient of moth balls. Repeated naphthalene exposure has also been found to potentially cause airway epithelial damage, aberrant repair, and inflammation. Greater numbers of peribronchial Mac-3-positive macrophages and CD3-positive T-cells were observed throughout the airways which displays acute inflammation within the airways. The effects of naphthalene poisoning are particularly severe in infants and young children. Toxic effects vary from individual to individual. This article gives a brief review about the toxic effect of naphthalene.