Napthalene Balls
This project involves the manufacturing of napthalene balls, which are widely used as a moth repellent for woolen clothes and as a deodorant for toilets and bathrooms. The process involves treating crude napthalene with sulphuric acid and caustic soda, followed by purification via steam distillation before forming into balls.
Project cost & finance
Cost of Project
figures in ₹ Lakhs
| Building & Civil Work | 0 |
| Plant & Machinery | 12.75 |
| Furniture & Fixtures | 1 |
| Other Misc. Assets | 0.74 |
| Working Capital | 9.52 |
| Total | 24 |
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Means of Finance
figures in ₹ Lakhs
| Own Contribution | 2.4 |
| Term Loan | 13.04 |
| Working Capital Loan | 8.57 |
| Total | 24 |
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Raw materials & machinery
Machinery & equipment7
- Steam jacketed M.S. KettleBuy on Amazon ↗
- Steam distillation kettleBuy on Amazon ↗
- Sulphuric acid storage tanksBuy on Amazon ↗
- Delivery pumpBuy on Amazon ↗
- Edge runnerBuy on Amazon ↗
- Tablet making machineBuy on Amazon ↗
- BoilerBuy on Amazon ↗
Raw materials4
- Crude NaphthaleneBuy on Amazon ↗
- Caustic SodaBuy on Amazon ↗
- Sulphuric AcidBuy on Amazon ↗
- Packing materialsBuy on Amazon ↗
Manufacturing process
- Melt crude napthalene using steam heating.
- Treat the melted napthalene with sulphuric acid.
- Neutralize the acid-treated napthalene with caustic soda.
- Wash the mixture several times with water in a hot condition.
- Purify the napthalene through steam distillation or sublimation.
- Convert the purified napthalene powder into ball shapes using a tablet-making machine.
- Pack the finished napthalene balls for sale.
Market
The demand for napthalene balls is consistently increasing due to urbanization, population growth, and improving living standards. They are essential household items for preserving clothing and providing hygiene in bathrooms.
From the project report
