Camphor Flakes USP is used as a decongestant, antiseptic stimulant and anesthetic in the medical and pharmaceutical industry. Camphor Flakes USP is commonly used in the manufacturing of topical medication as a skin cream or ointment to relieve itching from insect bites, minor skin irritation, or joint pain. It has antibacterial, antifungal and anti inflammatory properties. Additionally, it is used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages, as well as in the manufacturing of cosmetics and personal care products. Camphor crystals are also used as a natural insect repellent and as a cleaning agent for household surfaces.
Specifications
Appearance: White to off-white crystalline
Solubility in Alcohol:1 ml dissolves in 1 ml of 95% alcohol
Melting Range:174 179oC
Optical Rotation: Optically Inactive
Assay:
Halogens:350 PPM Max
Limited Non-Volatile Residue:0.05% Max
Identification (IR) :Meets Standard
GC Analysis: Meets Standard
Meet USP Standard
Packing
55.12 LB Drum
DOT Transportation
UN No.: 2717
Proper Shipping Name: Camphor, Synthetic
Hazard Class: 4.1
Packing Group: III
Camphor is a colorless or white crystal, granular or fragile. It has an irritating aroma.Chemical Abstracts Agency nimber is 76-22-2, formula is C10H1O6, shiny, hot and toxic. For the center,the spleen has a dispersive analgesic effect, dehumidifies and kill insects, treat itching, pain and toothache.
The camphor tree is extracted from the branches and steams, leaves roots and granular crystals of the camphor family plants. Camphor has the effects of through-hole, stagnation of qi, opening,dehumidify, insecticidal and antipruitic and analgestic, and treatment of itching, trauma, scabies and other toothache symptoms. The main ingredients is pure camphor,which is a camphor compound.
Function
The main function of camphor is: kill insects and stop itching, detumescence and pain, clear the orifes, benefit stagnant qi, and remove the filth. It is often used in solid wood furniture or wardrobe to prevent mildew and kill insects.
Application
1. The role of the central nervous system Camphor have excited central nervous system
2. The effects on the cardiovascular system
3. The local action Camphor spread on the skin has a mild stimulation and corrosion protection. Hard hair red inunction.
4. The antifungal effect In vitro experiment of wool sample microspore bacteria, red hair versicolor bacterium has a strong inhibitory effect, can completely inhibit its growth in the plate
5: Insect repellants
Pack Type Sack
Color White
Pack Size 25 Kg
Usage Making Camphor Tablet
Brand NAMAN INTERNATIONAL
Minimum Order Quantity 50 Kilogram
Product Description ; 96 percent purity
Camphor is said to have been first used as a drug in the arabian peninsula around ad 600, and, eventually came to be used as a sacred panacea in greece and egypt.
In those days, camphor was obtained only from camphor wood (this product is known as natural camphor). In the 1920's, however, a mass-production synthesis method was developed in which camphor is obtained from rosin-derived turpentine oil. Currently, virtually all camphor is produced by this synthesis process.
Synthetic camphor
Turpentine oil originating from rosin is synthesized and processed into camphor. Natural camphor
Camphor wood is subjected to a steam distillation process to obtain camphor.
Typical applications of camphor according to properties
1. Chemical properties : celluloid
2. Sublimation: insect repellent
3. Tackiness: binder of metal powder sintering
4. Pharmacodinamic effect: plaster, cardiotonic
5. Other properties: raw material for perfume, fragrant pouch
