Caprolactam

Chemical FormulaC₆H₁₁NO
CAS Number105-60-2
EC Number203-313-2

Description

Caprolactam is the monomer used for production of polyamide 6 (nylon-6), the foundation of many engineering plastics and fibres.

Physical Properties

Appearance: White crystalline flakes (solid) or molten liquid Purity: 99.9% min Melting point: 69°C Molecular weight: 113.16 g/mol Water-soluble

Industrial Applications

• Polyamide 6 (nylon-6) production • Nylon fibre manufacturing • Engineering plastics • Carpet and textile production • Plasticisers and solvents • Coatings industry

Quality & Standards

REACH compliant. Documentation: TDS, SDS, certificates of analysis available on request. Quality meets industrial specifications.

Delivery Terms

Direct supply from manufacturing facilities to customer site. Incoterms 2020: EXW, FCA, DAP, CPT. Standard lead time 5–10 business days within Europe and beyond.

Safety & Handling

Irritant. Not classified as dangerous goods (solid). PPE: gloves, goggles, dust mask.

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