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Napthalene or paradichlorobenzine.
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∙ 11y agoNapthalene usually.
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What is Moth balls smell?
You are smelling the active ingredient-a pretty potent chemical.
What is the difference between toilet cleaning and moth repelling balls?
Dissimilar active ingredients and dissimilar purposes represent the difference between toilet cleaning and moth repelling balls. Cetrimonium bromide tends to be the active ingredient in toilet cleaning balls. It's effective in cleaning and leaving a fresh cleaning smell.In contrast, the quite toxic naphthaline tends to be the active ingredient in moth repelling balls. It's effective in keeping clothes eating moths away from sweaters and other woollens. Naphthaline has a steady track record that goes back at least to the 19th century in its use as a moth population control. The problem lies in its toxicity. So it's a medical emergency when taken in by humans.
Smell moth balls?
Naphthalene (ingredient of napalm)
How do you make insecticide lemon grass napthalene ginger?
Insecticides have active and inert ingredients. It is the active ingredient that ultimately makes the insecticide work. Ginger oil can be made by collecting the drops from steaming the ginger root. But it is a skin irritant. And so the end product must be hugely diluted. The oil ends up accounting for less than 1% of the product. Lemon grass oil is not an active ingredient. Naphthalene is the active ingredient in moth balls.
Why do some people like to smell moth ball?
Naphthaline, the active ingredient in moth balls, is a deadly poison that can cause brain damage and even death. One of its early effects is a light-headed, dizzy feeling that some people (perhaps already brain-damaged) seem to think is pleasant.
What is the formula for moth balls?
You would have to look up info. for the active which is almost always napthalene or paradichlorobenzine.
How do you use moth balls in the closet?
you just put the moth balls in the closet and leave them there
How can moth balls be frozen?
Because when you fry moths and then freeze them they become little balls there for being frozen moth balls!
Do moth balls control gophers?
Moth balls do not control gophers. They do tend to repel them as they do not like the scent of the moth ball though.
Does heat help moth balls to disintegrate?
Yes, heat plays a large roll in the disintegration of moth balls. Ventilation is another main factor in disintegration of moth balls.
How do you get rid of the smell of moth balls?
I have an old chest that smells like moth balls. How can I get rid of the odor?
What could happen if you accidentally sniff moth balls?
If you accidentally sniff moth balls for a short period of time you should be okay. Moth balls are pesticides and very harmful if you are constantly inhaling it.
