The main compound in synthetic mothballs is naphthalene, which is synthesized from dichlorobenzene, so different doses of dichlorobenzene will remain in mothballs according to different processes, and benzene compounds are harmful to human body.
However, as long as the residual dichlorobenzene in camphor balls meets the relevant standards, the impact on human health in the normal use process will be very limited. However, if the production process of camphor ball is rough and does not follow the standard specification, the content of dichlorobenzene in camphor ball may exceed the standard, which is harmful to human body after use.
When buying, you must first go to a regular supermarket to buy mothballs produced by regular manufacturers; Secondly, when buying mothballs, you should choose to be close to colorless, not too white, and the smell is not particularly strong. In particular, it is not recommended to buy camphor balls with strong fragrance. Because if the dichlorobenzene in the camphor ball exceeds the standard, the smell will be too strong and pungent, and some manufacturers may use essence to cover up this strong smell.
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For people with respiratory diseases such as chronic bronchitis and allergic asthma, it is best not to use mothballs at home. Because the camphor ball will exist in the air after volatilization, once inhaled by the human body, it will stimulate the respiratory mucosa. If the concentration is too large, it may also cause damage to the respiratory mucosa, leading to acute attacks of respiratory diseases, such as acute allergies.
Even people who have no allergic history or respiratory diseases may have symptoms such as cough, throat discomfort and respiratory mucosal damage if they are exposed to mothballs with excessive concentration.
The doctor reminded that if mothballs are put in the wardrobe, the clothes must be put in a well-ventilated place to dry, and it is best to wash them with water to avoid irritation and allergy to the skin after being put on directly. If mothballs are put in the bedding, they need to be thoroughly cleaned when they are used again, so as not to cause skin allergies and other problems.
Phoenix. Use mothballs carefully when collecting winter clothes, and be careful of allergies.