Description
CAMPHOR is a white, crystalline substance with a strong odor and a waxy texture. It is obtained from the wood of the camphor tree or synthesized from turpentine oil. CAMPHOR is used in various industries and applications. In medicine, it is used as a topical analgesic and antipruritic. In the manufacturing industry, it is used as a plasticizer for cellulose nitrate and as an ingredient in some explosives. It is also used in the production of mothballs and as a flavoring agent in some foods.