chlorinated naphthalene

chlorinated naphthalene
any of a group of compounds resulting from chlorination of naphthalene; their uses include wood preservatives, varnishes, and machine lubricating oils. Excessive exposure can cause halogen acne in humans, and contamination of cattle feed during harvesting or processing can cause hyperkeratosis in the animals. Called also chloronaphthalene.

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