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Camphor ingestion.

The American journal of emergency medicine (1989-01-01)
D E Gibson, G P Moore, J A Pfaff
ABSTRACT

Camphor ingestion is a toxic ingestion that is seen infrequently in the emergency department. It is remarkable for its rapidity of action and toxicity. A case of camphor ingestion that displayed toxic effects is presented. The pharmacology, manifestations, and management of this readily available substance are discussed.

MATERIALS
Product Number
Brand
Product Description

Supelco
(−)-Camphor, analytical standard
Sigma-Aldrich
(1R)-(+)-Camphor, 98%
USP
Camphor, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Supelco
D-Camphor, Pharmaceutical Secondary Standard; Certified Reference Material
Sigma-Aldrich
(1S)-(−)-Camphor, 95%
Sigma-Aldrich
D-Camphor, ≥97%, FG
Supelco
D-Camphor, analytical standard