1,5-Naphthalenediamine (CED0019925)

1,5-Naphthalenediamine belongs to the naphthalenes, a class of benzenoids within the organic compounds. This compound has the formula C10H10N2 and an average molecular weight of 158.20 g/mol. The substance has been identified in or released from 29 recorded sources. These include electrical and electronic equipment, such as amplifiers, antennas, auxiliary devices, coils, and communication cables or conductors, among four other items. It is found in drinking water and water supply sources, including tap water, bottled water, and desalinated water. In aquatic systems and sediments, it occurs in groundwater, surface water, seawater, and freshwater. Additionally, it is present in wastewater, sanitation, and biosolids, specifically within industrial wastewater, mine wastewater, wastewater treatment effluent, and unspecified wastewater. Other recorded sources include appliances, HVAC and refrigerants—such as water heaters and water coolers—as well as marine, shipping, and aquaculture sources like bilge water and ballast water, along with four other sectors. Regarding human interaction, recorded exposure routes for 1,5-Naphthalenediamine include touch, inhalation, and oral routes. In the context of plastics, the compound is used in polyurethane, although it has not been detected in polyamide, polystyrene, or polypropylene.