L-Camphorsulfonic acid

L-Camphorsulfonic Acid Chemical Safety Data Sheet

1. Chemical and Company Identification

• Chemical Name (Chinese): L-Camphorsulfonic Acid
• Trade Name: L(-)-10-Camphorsulfonic Acid
• Chemical Name (English): L(-)-10 Camphorsulfonic Acid
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₆O₄S
• Company Name: Telephone:

2. Composition/Information on Ingredients

3. Hazards Identification

Causes burns. Corrosive. Hygroscopic.

Potential Health Effects

Eyes: Contact with eyes may cause severe irritation and burns.

Skin: Contact may cause severe irritation and burns.

Ingestion: May cause nausea and vomiting.

Inhalation: May cause severe irritation of the respiratory tract with pain upon contact.

4. First Aid Measures

Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting upper and lower eyelids.

Skin: Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Immediately wash skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes.

Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. If the victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cups of milk or water. Seek medical attention.

Inhalation: Seek medical attention. Move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.

5. Firefighting Measures

General Information:

Wear full protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus. During a fire, highly toxic gases may be produced due to thermal decomposition or combustion.

Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.

6. Accidental Release Measures

General Information: Use appropriate personal protective equipment.

Spill/Leak: Sweep up and place in an appropriate container for disposal.

7. Handling and Storage

Handling:

Avoid breathing dust, vapor, or mist. Avoid contact with skin.

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container. Corrosive area.

8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Eyes: Wear safety goggles and face shield.

Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to avoid skin exposure.

Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to avoid skin exposure.

Respirator: NIOSH/MSHA approved air-purifying dust or mist respirator or European Standard EN 149.

Engineering Controls: Equipment used for storing or handling this material should be equipped with eyewash stations.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State: Crystalline powder

Appearance: White or off-white

Odor: Not determined.

pH: Not determined.

Vapor Pressure: Not determined.

Viscosity: Not determined.

Boiling Point: Not determined.

Melting Point: >190°C

Decomposition Temperature: Not determined.

Flash Point: Not determined.

Water Solubility: Soluble in water.

Density: Not determined.

Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₆O₄S

Molecular Weight: 232.30

10. Stability and Reactivity

Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.

Incompatibility with Other Materials: Strong oxidizing agents

Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, sulfur oxides, carbon dioxide.

Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.

11. Toxicological Information

RTECS#: Not determined

LD50/LC50: Not determined.

Carcinogenicity:

L(-)-10 Camphorsulfonic Acid is not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.

12. Ecological Information

Not available.

13. Disposal Considerations

Dispose of in accordance with local, provincial, and national regulations.

14. Transport Information

Shipping Name: CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.*

Hazard Class: 8, UN Number: 3261, Packing Group: II

1. Regulatory Information

European/International Regulations

European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives

Hazard Symbol: C

Risk Phrases:

R34 Causes burns.

Safety Phrases:

Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves, and eye/face protection.

S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).

WGK (Water Hazard/Protection)

CAS#35963-20-3: Not available

Canada

CAS#35963-20-3 is listed on Canada's DSL.

United States Federal

Toxic Substances Control Act

CAS#35963-20-3 is listed on the TSCA Inventory.

16. Other Information

Date of Preparation: 01/06/2022

Revision Date: 01/06/2022