Naphthalene
Texas A&M University Main Campus
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2015-02-10 | AC79953 | ND |
2015-02-10 | AC79941 | ND |
2015-02-10 | AC80050 | ND |
2015-02-10 | AC80049 | ND |
2016-03-22 | AD29881 | ND |
2016-03-22 | AD29887 | ND |
2017-03-22 | AD76373 | ND |
2017-03-22 | AD76371 | ND |
2018-03-02 | AE16475 | ND |
2018-03-02 | AE16477 | ND |
2018-03-02 | AE16479 | ND |
2018-03-02 | AE16478 | ND |
2019-01-18 | AE50575 | ND |
2019-04-09 | AE61619 | ND |