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What is Naphthalene grains?

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Naphthalene grains are simply flakes of napthalene, like moth balls or moth flakes, commonly used to deter moths in closets. Naphthalene is a chemical which comes from coal tar, and it is used in a variety of insecticides, lubricants and solvents. The vapour that Naphthalene releases is toxic to insects sucha s moths and silverfish.

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