Caprolactam
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
2-Oxepanone, CPL
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CAS
105-60-2
EC
203-313-2
Food Code
203-313-2 Caprolactam is a white crystalline solid or colorless liquid used as the primary raw material for nylon 6 production. It is highly soluble in organic solvents and water.
Caprolactam
Used in fiber, engineering plastics, and coatings manufacturing. Also employed as a solvent and intermediate in synthetic resins and films.
Irritating to eyes and respiratory tract; handle in ventilated environments.
Supplied in 25 kg bags or molten in tankers. Store cool, dry, and tightly sealed.
