Product ID:R-1012 CAMPHOR GUM
MSDS Date:01/07/1993
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-763-4397
MSDS Number: BPVCR

Emergency Phone: 404-924-3675

Info Phone: 404-924-3775

Cage: LO919

Telephone: 404-924-3775

Cage: LO919

CAMPHOR, SYNTHETIC

CAS: 76-22-2

RTECS: EX1225000

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3/3 STEL; 9293

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:IRRITANT VAPOR. IF SWALLOWED, POSSIBLE
NERVOUS SYSTEM DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT CONSIDERED A CAECINOGEN BY NTP, IARC
OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES-CAN CAUSE IRRITATION, TEARING & REDNESS,
BLURRED VISION. SKIN-CAN CAUSE IRRITATION, DEFATTING OR DRYNESS OF
SKIN, DERMATITIS. INHALATION-CAN CAUSE IRRITATION OF THE
RESPIRATORY TRACT, NAUSEA, DIZ ZINESS OR HEADACHE. SWALLOWING-CAN
CAUSE SERIOUS HEALTH EFFECTS INCLUDING NAUSEA, VOMITING,
GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN.

First Aid:SKIN-WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.
EYES-FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF
NEEDED. INGESTION-GIVE WATER TO DILUTE, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
INHALATI ON-IF AFFECTED BY VAPOR, GET TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING IS
HARD, SEE PHYSICIAN. ASPIRATION OF SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNTS OF IRRITANT
LIQUID INTO THE LUNGS CAN BE FATAL; GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
ATTENTION.

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:150F,66C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:ND
Lower Limits:ND
Upper Limits:ND
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:CLASS B FIRE PROCEDURES. WEAR NIOSH-APPROVED
RESPIRATOR AND FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE KNOWN.

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE IGNITION SOURCES. CONTAIN SPILL. ABSORB
WITH SUITABLE CHEMICAL ABSORBENT FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NA

Handling and Storage Precautions:HANDLE AS FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE
LIQUID AS APPROPIATE. AVOID EYE CONTACT & PROLONGED CONTACT WITH
THE SKIN. USE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Other Precautions:NONE

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED WITH ADEQUATE
VENTILATION.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST IS RECOMMENDED, GENERAL MECHANICAL
VENTILATION IS USUALLY ADEQUATE.
Protective Gloves:WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:COVERALLS, APRONS, BOOTS - NECESSARY TO
PREVENT SKIN CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

HCC:F8
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:ND
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:ND
Vapor Pres:ND
Vapor Density:> AIR
Spec Gravity:0.992
pH:ND
Viscosity:ND
Evaporation Rate & Reference:SLOWER THAN ETHER
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS GLASSY SOLID; CHARCATERISTIC PENETRATING
ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:ND
Corrosion Rate:ND

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON DIOXIDE OR CARBON MONOXIDE ANS
SMOKE ON COMBUSTION.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:SOAK UP WITH ABSORBENT MATERIAL FOR
INCINERATION. OBSERVE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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