Acute oral and subchronic inhalation exposure of humans to naphthalene has resulted in neurotoxic effects (confusion, lethargy, listlessness, vertigo), gastrointestinal distress, hepatic effects (jaundice, hepatomegaly, elevated serum enzyme levels), renal effects, and ocular effects (cataracts, optical atrophy).
A number of deaths have been reported following intentional ingestion of naphthalene-containing mothballs. The estimated lethal dose of naphthalene is 5-15 g for adults and 2-3 g for children, but can cause significant toxicological effects in amounts as small as 100 mg, if ingested.
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