ICSC 1704 - CAMPHENE

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CAMPHENE	ICSC: 1704 (April 2008)
2,2-Dimethyl-3-methylene-norborane 2,2-Dimethyl-3-methylenebicyclo(2.2.1)heptane Bicyclo(2.2.1)heptane, 2,2-dimethyl-3-methylene

CAS #: 79-92-5

UN #: 1325

EC Number: 201-234-8

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Flammable. Above 26°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking. Above 26°C use a closed system, ventilation and explosion-proof electrical equipment.	Use water spray, powder, carbon dioxide.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough.	Avoid inhalation of dust.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety goggles.	Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible).
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria WARNING Flammable solid Causes eye irritation Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 4.1; UN Pack Group: II
STORAGE
Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Store in an area without drain or sewer access. Fireproof.
PACKAGING

CAMPHENE

ICSC: 1704

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Physical dangers Chemical dangers	Formula: C₁₀H₁₆ Molecular mass: 136.2 Boiling point: 156-160°C Melting point: 46°C Density: 0.87 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 0.0004 (very poor) Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 0.4 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.7 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.01 Flash point: 26°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 265°C Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 4.1 (calculated) Viscosity: 1.84 mm²/s at 50°C

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers

Formula: C₁₀H₁₆
Molecular mass: 136.2
Boiling point: 156-160°C
Melting point: 46°C
Density: 0.87 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 0.0004 (very poor)
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 0.4
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.7
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.01
Flash point: 26°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 265°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 4.1 (calculated)
Viscosity: 1.84 mm²/s at 50°C

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes.	Inhalation risk A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes.

Inhalation risk
A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms. Bioaccumulation of this chemical may occur in fish. It is strongly advised not to let the chemical enter into the environment.

NOTES
Explosive limits are unknown in literature, although the substance is combustible and has a flash point < 61°C. Other numbers: CAS 565-00-4: (+-)-Camphene, EC 209-275-3; CAS 5794-03-6: (1R)-Camphene, EC 227-336-2; CAS 5794-04-7: (1S)-Camphene, EC 227-337-8.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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