NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards

Camphor (synthetic) CAS 76-22-2
C10H16O RTECS EX1225000
Synonyms & Trade Names
2-Camphonone, Gum camphor, Laurel camphor, Synthetic camphor
DOT ID & Guide
2717 133
Exposure
Limits
NIOSH REL: TWA 2 mg/m3
OSHA PEL: TWA 2 mg/m3
IDLH 200 mg/m3 Conversion
Physical Description
Colorless or white crystals with a penetrating, aromatic odor.
MW: 152.3
BP: 399°F
MLT: 345°F
Sol: Insoluble
VP: 0.2 mmHg
IP: 8.76 eV

Sp.Gr: 0.99
Fl.P: 150°F
UEL: 3.5%
LEL: 0.6%

Combustible Solid
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Strong oxidizers (especially chromic anhydride & potassium permanganate)
Measurement Methods
NIOSH 1301; OSHA 7
Personal Protection & Sanitation
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: Daily

First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
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 organic vapor cartridge(s) in combination with a dust and mist filter
Up to 100 mg/m3: (APF = 50) Any chemical cartridge respirator with a full facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s) in combination with a high-efficiency particulate filter/(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister having a high-efficiency particulate filter/(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 a high-efficiency particulate filter/Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
Exposure Routes inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
Symptoms Irritation eyes, skin, mucous membrane; nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; headache, dizziness, excitement, epileptiform convulsions
Target Organs Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system
See also: INTRODUCTION