Chemical Name: S-Camphorsulfonic Acid
Synonyms: (1S)-(-)-10-Camphorsulfonic acid, Camphor-10-sulfonic acid
Molecular Formula: C10H16O4S
Molecular Weight: 232.3 g/mol
CAS Number: 5872-08-2
Recommended Use: Catalyst, resolving agent, chemical synthesis
Manufacturer Contact: Provided by supplier
Emergency Contact: CHEMTREC (800-424-9300) or local emergency services
GHS Classification: Skin corrosion/irritation: Category 1B; Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Category 1
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Harmful if swallowed. May cause respiratory irritation.
Pictograms: Corrosive
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing dust or mist. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves, clothing, and eye protection.
Potential Health Effects: Skin and eye burns. Harmful ingestion. Upper respiratory tract irritation.
Environmental Hazards: May cause damage to aquatic environments with acute or prolonged exposure.
Component: S-Camphorsulfonic Acid
Concentration: ≥99%
Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Number: 5872-08-2
Impurities: Minor organic compounds (<1%)
Stabilizers/Additives: Product contains no additional stabilizers
Other Ingredients: None known
Inhalation: Remove person from exposure area to fresh air. Seek immediate medical attention if difficulty breathing develops.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with copious water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention immediately.
Eye Contact: Rinse eyes cautiously with water for at least 15 minutes, lifting upper and lower lids occasionally. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing and seek immediate medical assistance.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth with water if conscious. Seek urgent medical attention. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Most Important Symptoms: Burning pain, redness, blistering, possible blindness, gastrointestinal irritation.
Note to Physician: Treat as strong acid exposure. Monitor airway, breathing, and circulation. Consider endoscopy for severe ingestion.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical, foam, or carbon dioxide. Avoid direct streams of water on burning substances.
Unsuitable Media: Strong water jet
Special Hazards Arising: Sulfur oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide may release under fire conditions.
Protective Equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear.
Explosion Hazard: Not considered explosive
Firefighting Procedures: Cool surrounding containers with water. Approach from upwind. Isolate hazard area.
Combustion Products: Toxic fumes of CO, CO2, and SOx can form in fire.
Flash Point: Data not available
Personal Precautions: Evacuate unprotected personnel. Only trained responders should manage release. Wear chemical-resistant clothing, gloves, goggles, suitable respiratory protection.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent spilled material from entering drains, soil, or water sources.
Methods for Containment: Stop leak if safe. Dike with inert, non-flammable material (sand, vermiculite).
Clean-Up Procedures: Scoop or shovel into labeled waste containers. Neutralize with sodium carbonate or lime. Ventilate area and wash spill site once clean-up is complete.
Waste Disposal: Dispose of collected materials in accordance with local, national, or regional regulations.
Handling Precautions: Handle in well-ventilated areas. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Do not breathe dust. Practice good hygiene after handling.
Technical Controls: Use local exhaust or process enclosure to minimize exposure.
Storage Conditions: Keep in tightly closed, properly labeled container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from incompatible substances such as oxidizers and bases.
Incompatible Materials: Strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, and alkalis.
Specific End Uses: Laboratory chemical, research and development only. Not for drug, food, or household use.
Occupational Exposure Limits: No established exposure limits from ACGIH, OSHA, or NIOSH
Engineering Controls: Use chemical fume hood, emergency eye wash, and safety shower during handling.
Personal Protection:
Physical State: Solid (crystalline powder or granules)
Color: White to off-white
Odor: Slight, camphor-like, pungent
pH (1% solution): Around 0.6
Melting Point: 185-190°C
Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling
Flash Point: Not applicable
Solubility: Freely soluble in water, slightly soluble in alcohols
Density: About 1.3 g/cm³ at 20°C
Partition Coefficient (log Kow): Not determined
Vapor Pressure: Negligible
Evaporation Rate: No data available
Auto-Ignition Temperature: Not established
Viscosity: Not applicable (solid)
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions
Reactivity: Reacts violently with strong bases, oxidizers
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: May react with water to liberate heat. Hazardous reactions possible with incompatible materials.
Conditions to Avoid: Moisture, excessive heat, formation of dust
Incompatible Materials: Alkalis, oxidizing agents, chlorine compounds
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, sulfur oxides
Acute Toxicity: LD50 (oral, rat) >2000 mg/kg (data for sulfonic acids suggest moderate toxicity)
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Corrosive to skin; may produce burns and blistering
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: Causes serious eye injury; possible blindness
Respiratory Sensitization: Not classified
Skin Sensitization: No reports of sensitization
Chronic Effects: Prolonged exposure may result in dermatitis, eye damage
Carcinogenicity: Not listed as carcinogenic by IARC, OSHA, NTP
Mutagenicity: Insufficient data
Reproductive Toxicity: Insufficient data
Aquatic Toxicity: May be harmful to aquatic organisms, causes reduction in pH
Persistence and Degradability: Expected to be readily biodegradable; may acidify water
Bioaccumulation Potential: Low, not expected to bioaccumulate
Mobility in Soil: Dissolves and moves in water
Other Adverse Effects: High concentrations may impact aquatic life by acidification
Avoid Release: Discourage uncontrolled release into environment
Waste Disposal Methods: Collect and contain material. Neutralize with base before disposal. Dispose in accordance with federal, state, and local environmental control regulations.
Contaminated Packaging: Rinse thoroughly before recycling or disposal. Labels must remain visible for hazards.
Special Disposal Precautions: Avoid discharge to sewers or waterways. Seek advice from hazardous waste handler.
Large Quantities: Consult with licensed hazardous waste contractor for methods.
UN Number: 3261
UN Proper Shipping Name: Corrosive Solid, Acidic, Organic, N.O.S. (contains S-Camphorsulfonic Acid)
Transport Hazard Class: 8 (Corrosive substances)
Packing Group: II
Hazard Labels: Corrosive
Environmental Hazards: Not a marine pollutant
Special Transport Precautions: Secure tightly, avoid temperature extremes, separate from foodstuffs
Regulatory Information (Transport): Comply with national transport regulations (DOT, IATA, IMDG)
US Regulations: Not listed as hazardous air pollutant. Covered under TSCA Inventory.
OSHA Status: Regulated for corrosivity.
SARA Title III Sections 302/311/312/313: Not a listed substance under these sections.
California Proposition 65: Not listed.
Canadian Regulations: DSL/NDSL: On the inventory
EU Regulations: REACH registration required for volumes above 1 metric ton/year; classified as corrosive, triggering workplace safety measures
Other Regulations: WHMIS (Canada): E — Corrosive Material; must be managed per hazardous substances control laws in country of use.
