8008-51-3

Basic information

• Product Name: White camphor oil
• Synonyms: camphoraoilfromcinnamomumcamphora;camphoroil,rectified;camphoroilyellow;formosacamphoroil;formoseoilofcamphor;japanese,oilofcamphor;japanesecamphoroil;lightcamphoroil
• CAS NO: 8008-51-3
• Molecular Weight: 0
• EINECS: 295-980-1
• Product Categories: Essential oil
• Mol File: 8008-51-3.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 171 °C(lit.)
• Flash Point: 110 °F
• Appearance: /
• Refractive Index: n20/D 1.468(lit.)
• Storage Temp.: 2-8°C
• CAS DataBase Reference: White camphor oil(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: White camphor oil(8008-51-3)
• EPA Substance Registry System: White camphor oil(8008-51-3)

Safety Data

• Hazard Codes: Xi
• Statements: 10-36/38-38
• Safety Statements: 26-36-16
• RIDADR: UN 1130 3/PG 3
• WGK Germany: 2
• RTECS: EX1490000
• F: 8
• HazardClass: 3.2
• PackingGroup: III
• Hazardous Substances Data: 8008-51-3(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

White camphor oil is a colorless or almost colorless liquid with a cineole-like odor, obtained as the first distillation fraction of crude camphor oil. It is a white viscous liquid with a characteristic penetrating odor and is insoluble in water. The oil is produced by fractional distillation of the crude camphor oil after the camphor has been crystallized, and it is derived from the bark and tree. White camphor oil has a specific gravity range of 0.855-0.875, a refractive index range of 1.4670-1.4720, and an optical rotation range of +16° to +28°. It is soluble in 1 volume of 95% ethanol, with solutions usually becoming cloudy upon further dilution. The oil contains cineole as the principal component, along with monoterpenes and up to 35% 1,8-cineole.

Uses

Used in Flavor and Fragrance Industry:
White camphor oil is used as a flavoring agent and fragrance component due to its characteristic cineole-like odor. Its unique scent makes it suitable for creating various fragrances and flavorings in the industry.
Used in Pharmaceutical Industry:
White camphor oil is used as an active ingredient or solvent in the pharmaceutical industry. Its properties make it useful in the formulation of various medications and treatments.
Used in Cosmetic Industry:
White camphor oil is used as a key ingredient in cosmetic products, such as creams, lotions, and perfumes, due to its pleasant scent and potential skin benefits.
Used in Household Products:
White camphor oil is used in household products like insect repellents, air fresheners, and cleaning solutions, thanks to its strong odor and potential insect-repellent properties.
Used in Essential Oil Blends:
White camphor oil is used in the creation of essential oil blends for aromatherapy purposes. Its cineole-like scent can be combined with other essential oils to create unique and beneficial blends for various therapeutic uses.

Air & Water Reactions

Flammable. Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

White camphor oil containing ether can act as bases. They form salts with strong acids and addition complexes with Lewis acids. The complex between diethyl ether and boron trifluoride is an example. Ethers may react violently with strong oxidizing agents. In other reactions, which typically involve the breaking of the carbon-oxygen bond, ethers are relatively inert.

Health Hazard

Within 5 to 90 minutes after swallowing, the following may be noted: nausea and vomiting; feeling of warmth; headache; confusion, vertigo, excitement, restlessness, delirium, and hallucinations; increased muscular excitability, tremors, and jerky movements; epileptiform convulsions, followed by depression (convulsions sometimes occur early in the syndrome and may be severe, but they do not have the grave prognosis of strychnine convulsions); coma; central nervous depression may at times be the primary clinical response; death results from respiratory failure or from status epilepticus; slow convalescence (days or weeks), often with persistent gastric distress.

Fire Hazard

Behavior in Fire: The solid often evaporates without first melting.

Safety Profile

A human poison by ingestion. Human systemic effects by ingestion: convulsions, tremors, and unspecified respiratory system effects. A skin irritant. Flammable liquid when exposed to heat or flame; can react with oxidzing materials. To fight fire, use foam, CO2, dry chemical, mist, fog. See also SAFROL and CAMPHOR.

Potential Exposure

Camphor, a natural product, is used as a plasticizer for cellulose esters and ethers; it is used in lacquers and varnishes; and in explosives and pyrotechnics formulations. It is used as a moth repellent and as a medicinal.

Shipping

UN2717 Camphor, synthetic, Hazard Class: 4.1; Labels: 4.1-Flammable solid. UN1130 camphor oil, Hazard Class: 3; Labels: 3-Flammable liquid

Incompatibilities

May form explosive mixture with air. Violent, possibly explosive, reaction with strong oxidizers, especially chromic anhydride, potassium permanganate. May accumulate static electrical charges, and may cause ignition of its vapors.

Waste Disposal

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