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| TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE | ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING |
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Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
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NO open flames.
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Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
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| EXPLOSION |
Above 66°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed. Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.
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Above 66°C use a closed system, ventilation. Prevent deposition of dust; closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.
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| EXPOSURE |
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PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
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| Inhalation |
Cough. Sore throat. Further see Ingestion.
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Ventilation (not if powder), local exhaust, or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention.
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| Skin |
Redness.
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Protective gloves.
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Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
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| Eyes |
Redness. Pain.
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Safety spectacles, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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| Ingestion |
Burning sensation in the throat and chest. Nausea. Vomiting. Diarrhoea. Headache. Confusion. Convulsions. Unconsciousness.
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth. Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention.
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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.)
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Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. EU Classification UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 4.1 UN Pack Group: III | |||||||
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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.
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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 | |||
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Boiling point: 204°C Melting point: 180°C, the substance sublimes at room temperature. Density: 0.99 g/cm^3 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 | ||
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Camphor is available in two optical isomers (CAS | |||
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See Also:
Toxicological Abbreviations
Camphor (PIM 095)