Difference between revisions of "Camphor"
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Colourless or white crystals and granules. Shipped in lined cases. | + | Colourless or white crystals and granules with a very pungent and penetrating odour. Shipped in lined cases. |
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When heated evolves inflammable and explosive gases. Slowly volatilizes at ordinary temperatures. Cases should be weighed to ascertain loss due to evaporation. | When heated evolves inflammable and explosive gases. Slowly volatilizes at ordinary temperatures. Cases should be weighed to ascertain loss due to evaporation. | ||
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| − | + | Reference is made to the relevant IMO regulations on hazardous cargo. | |
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<b>Full information on this product is in the process of completion.</b> | <b>Full information on this product is in the process of completion.</b> | ||
Revision as of 11:36, 6 April 2012
| Infobox on Camphor | |
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| Example of Camphor |  |
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| Origin | - |
| Density (in t/m3) | - |
| Temperature (in oC) | - |
| Humidity / moisture | - |
| Ventilation | - |
| Self-heating / spontaneous combustion | - |
| Risk factors | - |
Camphor
Contents
Description
Colourless or white crystals and granules with a very pungent and penetrating odour. Shipped in lined cases.
When heated evolves inflammable and explosive gases. Slowly volatilizes at ordinary temperatures. Cases should be weighed to ascertain loss due to evaporation.
Reference is made to the relevant IMO regulations on hazardous cargo.
Full information on this product is in the process of completion.