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Product Name: Borneol
Chemical Name: Endo-1,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-ol
Synonyms: Camphol, 2-Bornanol, Isoborneol (when referenced to optical isomers)
CAS Number: 507-70-0
Recommended Use: Used in flavoring, fragrance, traditional medicines, and chemical synthesis
Supplier Identification: Name, address, and contact details of the manufacturer or distributor
Emergency Contact Number: Provide local emergency response number for incidents
GHS Classification: Flammable solid (Category 2), Acute toxicity (Oral, Category 5), Skin Irritant (Category 3), Eye Irritant (Category 2B), Environmental Hazard:
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Flammable solid, harmful if swallowed, causes skin and eye irritation, may cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary Statements: Avoid dust formation, keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces, wash thoroughly after handling, use outdoors or in well-ventilated area, avoid release to environment
Label Elements: Pictograms for flammability, exclamation mark for irritation or warning
Chemical Identity: Borneol
Concentration: 100% pure if not diluted, otherwise specify percentage if in mixture
Molecular Formula: C10H18O
Impurities: Minimal in pharmaceutical or food grade; technical grade may contain trace terpenoids
Additional Identifiers: UN Number 1325 for flammable solids (if transporting)
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air, monitor breathing, seek medical advice if respiratory discomfort or other symptoms occur
Skin Contact: Immediately wash with plenty of water and soap, remove contaminated clothing, seek medical attention if irritation persists
Eye Contact: Rinse generously with water for at least 15 minutes, lift eyelids occasionally, obtain medical assistance if irritation develops
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting, rinse mouth with water, seek immediate medical attention, provide medical team with MSDS
Acute Exposure Symptoms: Irritation of skin, eyes, mucous membranes, headache, possible nausea with ingestion
Recommendations for Medical Treatment: Treat symptomatically, monitor for respiratory distress, provide supportive care
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide extinguishers, avoid straight water streams
Special Hazards from Combustion: Produces carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, irritating smoke and fumes
Advice for Firefighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit, control runoff, stay upwind
Fire Hazards: Solid may ignite easily, dust may form explosive mixtures with air, keep containers cool by spraying with water
Specific Methods: Isolate area, remove combustibles, use non-sparking tools, control ventilation
Personal Precautions: Avoid breathing dust, ventilate area, eliminate ignition sources, use personal protective equipment
Environmental Precautions: Prevent release into sewers, drains, or waterways; alert appropriate authorities if large spill reaches environment
Methods for Cleanup: Gather spillage using non-sparking tools, sweep into containers, avoid raising dust, dispose as hazardous waste
Containment: Isolate contaminated area, use inert absorbent material if necessary
Decontamination: Wash floor with plenty of water after removal, ventilate area thoroughly
Protective Measures in Handling: Handle in well-ventilated area, avoid contact with skin and eyes, prevent static buildup, use only spark-proof tools and containers
General Hygiene: Do not eat, drink, or smoke while handling, wash hands after use
Storage Conditions: Store in tightly closed container, cool, well-ventilated, dry place, away from oxidizers, heat, open flame, or direct sunlight
Incompatible Substances: Strong oxidizing agents, acids, sources of ignition
Packaging Materials: Use corrosion-resistant, airtight containers designed for flammable powders
Occupational Exposure Limits: No specific OSHA PEL or ACGIH TLV for borneol, minimize exposure, follow general dust exposure guidelines
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation or fume hood to minimize airborne dust and vapors
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Use nitrile or rubber gloves, chemical safety goggles or face shield, long-sleeved clothing, dust mask or respirator approved for organic vapors and particulates
Environmental Controls: Use closed system transfer and dust control procedures to minimize release
Hygiene Practices: Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse
Appearance: White, crystalline solid with distinctive camphor-like odor
Boiling Point: 212–214°C
Melting Point: 208–213°C (depends on optical isomer and purity)
Flash Point: 88°C (closed cup)
Vapor Pressure: Low at room temperature
Solubility: Sparingly soluble in water, soluble in ethanol, ether, and most organic solvents
Specific Gravity: Approximately 1.01 (water=1)
pH: Not applicable for solid in solution
Odor Threshold: Recognizable at very low concentrations due to pungent scent
Viscosity: Not applicable (solid at room temperature)
Partition Coefficient (log Pow): Approx. 2.5–3.0, moderate potential for bioaccumulation
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal storage conditions, can degrade if exposed to strong light or excessive heat
Hazardous Reactions: May react with oxidizing agents, acids, some reducing agents with risk of fire
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, open flames, prolonged exposure to air, moisture, sources of ignition
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers (such as peroxides, nitrates), acidic materials
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, other volatile organic compounds during combustion
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, ingestion, skin and eye contact
Acute Toxicity: LD50 (oral, rat): Approx. 4 g/kg; not highly toxic but large doses cause gastrointestinal and CNS effects
Chronic Toxicity: Long-term exposure unlikely at recommended workplace levels; avoid repeated or prolonged skin contact
Irritation: Causes mild to moderate skin and eye irritation
Sensitization: Low potential, though may trigger allergic response in sensitive individuals
Carcinogenicity: Not listed as carcinogen by NTP, IARC, OSHA
Additional Health Information: High exposures may cause dizziness, headache, breathing difficulty; ingestion may affect nervous system
Ecotoxicity: Low acute toxicity for aquatic organisms at environmental concentrations, yet significant spills may impact aquatic life
Persistence and Degradability: Fairly biodegradable under most environmental conditions, breaks down to CO2 and water
Bioaccumulation Potential: Moderate due to log Pow value, yet uptake limited by volatility and limited water solubility
Soil Mobility: Tends to adsorb to organic matter in soils, does not migrate rapidly
Other Adverse Effects: Not likely to cause ozone depletion or significant environmental disruption in small quantities, but safe handling minimizes risk of release
Waste Handling: Dispose of contents and container in compliance with local, regional, national, and international regulations
Suitable Disposal Methods: Incinerate carefully in approved industrial facility, or deliver to licensed chemical disposal company
Precautions for Disposal: Avoid release into the environment, keep waste away from combustibles and incompatible substances
Unclean Packaging: Rinse empty containers thoroughly before recycling or discarding, do not use empty packaging for other purposes
UN Number: 1325 (for flammable solids, organic, n.o.s.)
UN Proper Shipping Name: Flammable solid, organic, n.o.s. (borneol)
Transport Hazard Class: 4.1 (Flammable solids)
Packing Group: III (lower risk than groups I and II)
Special Precautions for User: Keep packages labeled, dry, away from ignition sources; notify transport personnel of contents and hazards
IMDG, ICAO/IATA, ADR/RID compliance: Must meet rules for carriage of hazardous goods, proper labeling, and emergency response
U.S. TSCA Inventory: Listed
European EINECS Number: 208-041-5
OSHA Regulations: Flammable, irritant; enforce workplace ventilation, PPE, spill management standards
REACH Registration: Required for manufacture/import above specific annual quantity, safety assessments needed
Other Regulatory Approvals: Included in food additive, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical ingredient lists with concentration limits (country dependent)
Labeling Requirements: Must display hazard pictograms, precautionary and hazard statements, supplier identification
Other International Regulations: Subject to chemical safety, transport, and waste handling rules in most jurisdictions around the world
