Safety
(MSDS) data for camphor
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General
Synonyms: 1,7,7-trimethylnorcamphor, gum camphor, 2-camphonone,
caladryl, bornan-2-one, dl-camphor, 2-camphanone
Molecular formula: C10H16O
CAS No: 76-22-2
EINECS No: 200-945-0
Physical data
Appearance: colourless solid with a characteristic odour
Melting point: 177 C
Boiling point: 204 C
Vapour density: 5.2 (air = 1)
Vapour pressure: 12 mm Hg at 80 C [sublimes readily]
Density (g cm-3): 0.99
Flash point: 65 C (closed cup)
Explosion limits: 0.6 - 3.5%
Autoignition temperature:
Water solubility: slight
Stability
Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents,
metallic salts, combustible materials, organics.
Toxicology
Harmful if ingested. May cause mild skin, eye or respiratory irritation.
Typical TLV/TWA 2 ppm. Typical STEL 3 ppm. Some sources suggest
that it is possible that epileptic-like seizures may be caused through
exposure.
Toxicity data
(The meaning of any abbreviations which appear in this section is
given here.)
IPN-MUS LD50 3000 mg kg-1
ORL-RBT LDLO 2000 mg kg-1
ORL-MUS LD50 1310 mg kg-1
Transport information
(The meaning of any UN hazard codes which appear in this section
is given here.)
UN No 1325. Hazard class 4.1.
Personal protection
Safety glasses, gloves, adequate ventilation.
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