Density | 0.909g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
Boling Point | 132°C(lit.) |
Flash Point | 110°F |
Storage Condition | -20°C |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.4750(lit.) |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless or yellowish liquid. Relative density 0.866-0.925, refractive index 1.468-1.4753, specific rotation -20-59. There is a cool smell of pine and fir needles. |
Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant |
Risk Codes | R10 - Flammable R36/38 - Irritating to eyes and skin. |
Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. |
UN IDs | UN 1993 3/PG 3 |
WGK Germany | 2 |
RTECS | LK5100000 |
Toxicity | Both the acute oral LD50 value in rats and the acute dermal LD50 value in rabbits exceeded 5 g/kg (Wohl, 1974). |
FEMA | 2115 | BALSAM FIR OLEORESIN (ABIES BALSAMEA (L.) MILL.) |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
content analysis | accurately weigh about 5g of sample and measure according to ester determination method (OT-18). The equivalent factor (e) in the calculation is 98.15. From this, the ester content of bornyl acetate is calculated. |
toxicity | GRAS(FEMA). |
usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): soft drink 4/5; Cold drink 0.50~1.5; Candy 5.2; Pudding 0.50~1.0; Baked food |
Use | Mainly used to synthesize camphor, etc. It can be used in soap, air spray, shaving cream and deodorant and other flavors. In addition, it can also be used as disinfection, insecticide and preservative. GB 2760-96: Food spices allowed. Mainly used for sweet wine and other flavoring purposes. |
Production method | It is obtained by steam distillation of the needles and branches of the pine balsamea. The yield is 0.25%~ 2%. Mainly produced in Canada. |
category | toxic substances |
toxicity classification | low toxicity |
acute toxicity | oral-rat LD50: >5000 mg/kg |
flammability hazard characteristics | thermal decomposition spicy stimulation smoke |
storage and transportation characteristics | warehouse low temperature ventilation and drying |
fire extinguishing agent | water, carbon dioxide, foam, dry powder |
toxic substance data | information provided by: pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov (external link) |