Camphor (synthetic)
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CAS
76-22-2
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C10H16O
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RTECS
EX1225000
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Synonyms & Trade Names
2-Camphonone, Gum camphor, Laurel camphor, Synthetic camphor
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DOT ID & Guide
2717 / 133
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Exposure
Limits
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NIOSH REL: TWA 2 mg/m3
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OSHA PEL: TWA 2 mg/m3
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IDLH
200 mg/m3
See: 76222
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Conversion
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Physical Description
Colorless or white crystals with a penetrating, aromatic odor.
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MW: 152.3
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BP: 399°F
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MLT: 345°F
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Sol: Insoluble
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VP: 0.2 mmHg
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IP: 8.76 eV
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Sp.Gr: 0.99
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Fl.P: 150°F
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UEL: 3.5%
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LEL: 0.6%
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Combustible Solid
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Strong oxidizers (especially chromic anhydride & potassium permanganate)
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Measurement Methods
NIOSH 1301, 2553; OSHA 7
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: Daily
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First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
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Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH/OSHA
Up to 50 mg/m3:
(APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode£
(APF = 25) Any powered air-purifying respirator with an organic vapor cartridge in combination with a high-efficiency particulate filter.£
Up to 100 mg/m3:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying full-facepiece respirator equipped with organic vapor cartridge(s) in combination with an N100, R100, or P100 filter. Click here for information on selection of N, R, or P filters.
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister having an N100, R100, or P100 filter. Click here for information on selection of N, R, or P filters.
(APF = 50) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a tight-fitting facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s) in combination with a high-efficiency particulate filter£
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece
Up to 200 mg/m3:
(APF = 2000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus
Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister having an N100, R100, or P100 filter. Click here for information on selection of N, R, or P filters./Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
Important additional information about respirator selection
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Exposure Routes
inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
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Symptoms
Irritation eyes, skin, mucous membrane; nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; headache, dizziness, excitement, epileptiform convulsions
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system
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See also: INTRODUCTION
See MEDICAL TESTS: 0036
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