ICSC 1021 - CAMPHOR

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CAMPHOR

ICSC: 1021
_{May 2003}

2-Bornanone
2-Camphanone
1,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo(2.2.1)heptan-2-one

CAS No: 76-22-2
RTECS No: EX1225000
UN No: 2717

C₁₀H₁₆O
Molecular mass: 152.3

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

EXPOSURE		PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat. Further see Ingestion.	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.	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 take to a doctor.
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	PACKAGING & LABELLING
Ventilation. Remove all ignition sources. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. (Extra personal protection: A/P2 filter respirator for organic vapour and harmful dust.)	UN Hazard Class: 4.1 UN Pack Group: III	Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-41GF1-II+III NFPA Code: H0; F2; R0	Separated from strong oxidants, strong reducing agents, chlorinated solvents, food and feedstuffs. Well closed. Ventilation along the floor.

IMPORTANT DATA

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
The substance decomposes on burning producing toxic gases and irritating fumes. Reacts violently with strong oxidants, strong reducing agents and chlorinated solvents, causing fire and explosion hazard.

Occupational exposure limits
TLV: 2 ppm as TWA; A4;
TLV: 3 ppm as STEL; (ACGIH 2003).
MAK: 2 ppm, 13 mg/m³; Peak limitation category: II(2); (DFG 2002).

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

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air will be reached on evaporation of this substance at room temperature.

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

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES	ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point: 204°C Melting point: 180°C, the substance sublimes at room temperature. Density: 0.99 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100 ml 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

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).

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