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CAMPHORICSC: 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 


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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    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Camphor (PIM 095)
       Camphor (UKPID)