ICSC 1021 - CAMPHOR

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CAMPHOR	ICSC: 1021 (July 2003)
2-Bornanone 2-Camphanone 1,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo(2.2.1)heptan-2-one

CAS #: 76-22-2

UN #: 2717

EC Number: 200-945-0

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. Above 66°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed. Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.	NO open flames. Above 66°C use a closed system and ventilation. Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Prevent deposition of dust.	Use water spray, powder, foam, carbon dioxide.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat. Further see Ingestion.	Use ventilation (not if powder), local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety spectacles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Burning sensation in the throat and chest. Nausea. Vomiting. Diarrhoea. Headache. Confusion. Convulsions. Unconsciousness.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and particulates adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Ventilation. Remove all ignition sources. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 4.1; UN Pack Group: III
STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants, strong reducing agents, chlorinated solvents and food and feedstuffs. Well closed. Ventilation along the floor.
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

CAMPHOR

ICSC: 1021

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS OR WHITE CRYSTALS WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Physical dangers Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air. Chemical dangers Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic gases and irritating fumes. Reacts violently with strong oxidants, strong reducing agents and chlorinated solvents. This generates fire and explosion hazard.	Formula: C₁₀H₁₆O Molecular mass: 152.3 Boiling point: 204°C Melting point: 180°C Sublimes at room temperature Density: 0.99 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 0.12 Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 27 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.24 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1 Flash point: 66°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 466°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.6-3.5

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS OR WHITE CRYSTALS WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers
Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air.

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic gases and irritating fumes. Reacts violently with strong oxidants, strong reducing agents and chlorinated solvents. This generates fire and explosion hazard.

Formula: C₁₀H₁₆O
Molecular mass: 152.3
Boiling point: 204°C
Melting point: 180°C
Sublimes at room temperature
Density: 0.99 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 0.12
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 27
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.24
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1
Flash point: 66°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 466°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.6-3.5

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. This may result in convulsions and respiratory depression. Ingestion could cause death.	Inhalation risk A harmful contamination of the air will be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. This may result in convulsions and respiratory depression. Ingestion could cause death.

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air will be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 2 ppm as TWA; 3 ppm as STEL; A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen)

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
Camphor is available in two optical isomers (CAS 464-48-2 and 464-49-3) and as a racemic mixture (CAS 21368-68-3).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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