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See monthly Naphthalene prices in 5 locations: United States, Europe, South Asia & Oceania, Northeast Asia. Also check Naphthalene price history since 2007. The chart below is a sample of Intratec Primary Commodity Prices - subscribe now and gain access to current prices of 237 commodities, including Naphthalene.
Data Legend. The Naphthalene price chart shows the prices in USA Dollar per metric ton (USD/mt) in 4 locations, as follows:
- US: Naphthalene, United States, transaction, cif
- EUR: Naphthalene, Europe, transaction, cif, Spain
- SEA: Naphthalene, South Asia & Oceania, transaction, cif, India
- NEA: Naphthalene, Northeast Asia, transaction, fob, Japan
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Price Dynamics. The Naphthalene price in United States increased during November 2018 to 959 USD per metric ton, which represents a considerable rise of 13% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, Naphthalene prices in United States increased significantly by 36%. Meanwhile, in Spain, the average price of Naphthalene amounted to 721 USD per metric ton, from 609 USD per metric ton one year earlier. On a month-over-month basis, the Naphthalene price in Spain is 5% lower than the price one month before.
The price of Naphthalene in Japan declined slightly throughout November 2018, reaching 558 USD per metric ton. The price in Japan is 0.5% lower than the average price in the previous month and 26% higher than the average price one year before. In contrast, Naphthalene prices in India decreased modestly during November 2018, reaching 800 USD per metric ton, which means a decline of 0.7% from the previous month’s price and a rise of 7% from the previous year’s price.
About Naphthalene. Naphthalene (a.k.a. Naphthaline, Naphthene) is the simplest polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, with its structure consisting of a fused pair of benzenes. It is a white crystalline solid with a strong coal tar odor, soluble in benzene, alcohol and ether , but insoluble in water. Naphatalene is the main ingredient of traditional mothballs. It is obtained from coal tar oils boiling between 200 °C and 250 °C (middle oil) by crystallization and distillation, or from petroleum fractions after various catalytic processing operations. Exposure to naphthalene is dangerous as it is associated with damages on the liver, neurological system and retina. It is anticipated to be a human carcinogen as well.
Naphthalene should be stored in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. It must be kept separated from oxidizing agents and it is recommended to store it under a nitrogen gas blanket. This product is a combustible solid. It is generally transported in molten form in tank trucks or tank cars that are equipped with steam coils. Depending on the transportation distance and the insulation on the car or truck, the naphthalene may solidify and require reheating before unloading.
Raw materials and the respective production processes employed in the manufacturing of Naphthalene are listed below.
- Naphthalene fraction/carbolic oil (crystallisation/ separation)
The uses and applications of Naphthalene may vary according to its specification. The main forms of Naphthalene are crude naphthalene; technical grade (95 wt% minimum purity); and refined grade (99.9 wt% minimum purity).
