Product Name: Camphorsulfonic Acid
Chemical Formula: C10H16O4S
CAS Number: 5872-08-2
Synonyms: 10-Camphorsulfonic acid, CSA
Recommended Use: Commonly used as a catalyst, resolving agent, or chemical intermediate
Manufacturing Company Information: Manufacturer’s address, phone number, and emergency contact provided through safety office
Emergency Phone Number: Local poison control or chemical emergency response
GHS Classification: Skin Corrosion/Irritation (Category 1B), Eye Damage/Irritation (Category 1)
Pictograms: Corrosive symbol, Exclamation mark
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage, may cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary Statements: Avoid inhalation, wear protective gloves, wash hands after handling, keep away from incompatible materials
Most Important Hazards: Severe irritation to eyes and skin, harmful if swallowed or inhaled, potential for chemical burns
Chemical Name: Camphorsulfonic Acid
Common Name: CSA
Concentration: Greater than 98% purity
Impurities: Trace amounts of camphor or related sulfonic acids, less than 2%
Other Components: No hazardous fillers or solvents present
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air, keep comfortable, seek medical attention for any respiratory distress
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, rinse skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, obtain medical care for symptoms
Eye Contact: Flush with water for at least 15 minutes lifting upper and lower eyelids occasionally, seek emergency medical attention
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, do not induce vomiting, drink water if conscious, contact poison center or physician immediately
Most Important Symptoms: Redness, pain, blurred vision, burns, difficulty breathing if inhaled
Notes for Medical Personnel: Symptomatic treatment, monitor airway and vital signs, manage burns as per chemical burn protocols
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam
Unsuitable Media: Avoid direct water stream on burning material
Specific Hazards: May emit toxic fumes such as sulfur oxides under fire conditions
Protective Equipment: Firefighters require self-contained breathing apparatus, full chemical resistant gear
Special Procedures: Keep runoff out of drains, cool containers with water spray to prevent pressure build-up
Personal Precautions: Wear protective clothing, chemical goggles, gloves, and ensure adequate ventilation
Environmental Precautions: Prevent spillage from entering waterways, storm drains, or soil
Methods for Clean-Up: Absorb spill with inert material such as sand, scoop up, place in suitable container for disposal
Decontamination: Wash spill area with large amounts of water to remove residue, ventilate area thoroughly
Safe Handling Practices: Avoid breathing dust or fumes, prevent contact with skin or eyes, use in well-ventilated area, avoid generation of airborne dust
Storage Recommendations: Store in tightly closed container, keep in cool, dry, well-ventilated location, protect from moisture and incompatible materials like bases and oxidizers
Specific Storage Requirements: Use corrosion-resistant shelving, segregate from food and incompatible chemicals, label storage clearly
Incompatible Materials: Strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, metals sensitive to corrosion
Exposure Limits: Occupational exposure limits not established specifically, follow general chemical handling guidelines
Engineering Controls: Use chemical fume hood, local exhaust ventilation for dust or vapor production
Personal Protective Equipment: Nitrile or neoprene gloves, chemical splash goggles or face shield, lab coat or apron rated for chemical protection
Respiratory Protection: Approved respirator for dust or vapor if engineering controls are not sufficient
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands and exposed skin after handling, do not eat, drink, or smoke near material, replace contaminated garments immediately
Appearance: White crystalline solid
Odor: Mild camphor-like odor
Melting Point: About 187–190°C
Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling
Solubility: Readily soluble in water and organic solvents such as alcohols
pH (1% Solution): Strongly acidic
Vapor Pressure: Negligible under ambient conditions
Density: Approx. 1.28 g/cm³
Flash Point: Not applicable due to non-volatility
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions
Conditions to Avoid: Moisture, excessive heat, exposure to incompatible substances
Incompatible Materials: Strong bases, oxidizers, strong reducing agents, active metals
Decomposition Products: Sulfur oxides, carbon oxides, irritating gases and vapors
Hazardous Reactions: Violent reaction possible with alkali, metals, active oxidizers
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 (rat): approx 500–2000 mg/kg, skin/eye/respiratory exposure causes severe irritation
Irritation/Corrosivity: Corrosive to eyes, skin, and mucous membranes
Sensitization: No evidence of skin sensitization reported
Chronic Effects: Prolonged exposure may cause irreversible skin or eye damage
Target Organ Effects: Eyes, skin, respiratory system
Carcinogenicity: Not listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA as carcinogen
Mutagenicity/Teratogenicity: No data suggesting mutagenic or teratogenic effects
Aquatic Toxicity: Harmful to aquatic life at elevated concentrations
Mobility: Highly soluble in water, may migrate through groundwater
Persistence and Degradability: Relatively stable; will degrade slowly in environment via hydrolysis and biodegradation
Bioaccumulation: Little potential for bioaccumulation given low partition coefficient
Other Information: Limit release to environment, follow local environmental regulations for disposal
Safe Disposal Methods: Dispose as hazardous chemical waste through licensed contractors
Container Disposal: Rinse container, render unusable, dispose of at authorized landfill or incinerator according to local law
Special Instructions: Never discharge into drains, surface water, or soil
Waste Code: Relevant hazardous waste codes should follow national and local regulations
UN Number: 3261
UN Proper Shipping Name: Corrosive solid, acidic, organic, n.o.s. (includes camphorsulfonic acid)
Transport Hazard Class: 8 (Corrosive substances)
Packing Group: III
Hazard Labels: Corrosive
Transport Precautions: Keep container sealed, handle according to local, national, international requirements, separate from food and incompatible materials
Environmental Hazards: Avoid release to environment during transport and handling
TSCA Status: Listed
REACH Status: Registered or pre-registered in the EU
OSHA Status: Regulated as hazardous chemical
Other Regulations: Subject to SARA Title III Section 311/312 hazard categories (Acute Health Hazard, Reactive Hazard), not regulated under CERCLA for release reporting
Labeling Requirements: Corrosive, Danger, hazard, and precautionary statements compliant with GHS/CLP standards
Worker Protection: Training required in chemical hazards, emergency procedures, and proper personal protection before handling on site
