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CAPROLACTAM |
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| CAS Number | UN/NA Number | DOT Hazard Label | USCG CHRIS Code |
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none | data unavailable | |
| NIOSH Pocket Guide | International Chem Safety Card | ||
Caprolactam
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NFPA 704
data unavailable
General Description
Clear to milky white-colored solution with a mild, disagreeable odor. Contact may cause slight irritation to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. May be mildly toxic by ingestion. The primary hazard is the threat to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken to limit its spread to the environment. As a liquid it can easily penetrate the soil and contaminate groundwater and nearby streams. Used to make other chemicals.
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- Polymerizable
Air & Water Reactions
Water soluble.
Fire Hazard
Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Toxic oxides of nitrogen (USCG, 1999)
Health Hazard
Inhalation causes coughing or mild irritation. Contact with hot liquid will burn eyes and skin. (USCG, 1999)
Reactivity Profile
CAPROLACTAM is hygroscopic. This compound can react with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases. It can also react with chlorinated hydrocarbons and nitro compounds. A potentially explosive reaction occurs with acetic acid + dinitrogen trioxide. (NTP, 1992)
Belongs to the Following Reactive Group(s)
Potentially Incompatible Absorbents
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- Mineral-Based & Clay-Based Absorbents
- Dirt/Earth
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Isolation and Evacuation
No information available.
Firefighting
No information available.
Non-Fire Response
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Protective Clothing
Excerpt from NIOSH Pocket Guide for Caprolactam:
Skin: PREVENT SKIN CONTACT - Wear appropriate personal protective clothing to prevent skin contact.
Eyes: PREVENT EYE CONTACT - Wear appropriate eye protection to prevent eye contact.
Wash skin: WHEN CONTAMINATED - The worker should immediately wash the skin when it becomes contaminated.
Remove: WHEN WET OR CONTAMINATED - Work clothing that becomes wet or significantly contaminated should be removed and replaced.
Change: DAILY - Workers whose clothing may have become contaminated should change into uncontaminated clothing before leaving the work premises. (NIOSH, 2023)
:Skin: PREVENT SKIN CONTACT - Wear appropriate personal protective clothing to prevent skin contact.
Eyes: PREVENT EYE CONTACT - Wear appropriate eye protection to prevent eye contact.
Wash skin: WHEN CONTAMINATED - The worker should immediately wash the skin when it becomes contaminated.
Remove: WHEN WET OR CONTAMINATED - Work clothing that becomes wet or significantly contaminated should be removed and replaced.
Change: DAILY - Workers whose clothing may have become contaminated should change into uncontaminated clothing before leaving the work premises. (NIOSH, 2023)
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First Aid
EYES: First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop.
SKIN: IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing. Gently wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water. If symptoms such as redness or irritation develop, IMMEDIATELY call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital for treatment.
INHALATION: IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air. If symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop, call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital. Provide proper respiratory protection to rescuers entering an unknown atmosphere. Whenever possible, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) should be used; if not available, use a level of protection greater than or equal to that advised under Protective Clothing.
INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. If the victim is conscious and not convulsing, give 1 or 2 glasses of water to dilute the chemical and IMMEDIATELY call a hospital or poison control center. Be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital if advised by a physician. If the victim is convulsing or unconscious, do not give anything by mouth, ensure that the victim's airway is open and lay the victim on his/her side with the head lower than the body. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim to a hospital. (NTP, 1992)
SKIN: IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing. Gently wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water. If symptoms such as redness or irritation develop, IMMEDIATELY call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital for treatment.
INHALATION: IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air. If symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop, call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital. Provide proper respiratory protection to rescuers entering an unknown atmosphere. Whenever possible, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) should be used; if not available, use a level of protection greater than or equal to that advised under Protective Clothing.
INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. If the victim is conscious and not convulsing, give 1 or 2 glasses of water to dilute the chemical and IMMEDIATELY call a hospital or poison control center. Be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital if advised by a physician. If the victim is convulsing or unconscious, do not give anything by mouth, ensure that the victim's airway is open and lay the victim on his/her side with the head lower than the body. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim to a hospital. (NTP, 1992)
Physical Properties
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Note: For Vapor Density and Specific Gravity, comparing the value to 1.0 can tell you if the chemical will likely sink/rise in air or sink/float in fresh water (respectively). Short phrases have been added to those values below as an aid. However, make sure to also consider the circumstances of a release. The Vapor Density comparisons are only valid when the gas escaping is at the same temperature as the surrounding air itself. If the chemical is escaping from a container where it was pressurized or refrigerated, it may first escape and behave as a heavy gas and sink in the air (even if it has a Vapor Density value less than 1). Also, the Specific Gravity comparisons are for fresh water (density 1.0 g/mL). If your spill is in salt water (density about 1.027 g/mL), you need to adjust the point of comparison. There are some chemicals that will sink in fresh water and float in salt water.
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Flash Point:
257°F
(NTP, 1992)
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL):
1.4 %
(NTP, 1992)
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL):
8 %
(NTP, 1992)
Autoignition Temperature:
707°F
(NTP, 1992)
Melting Point:
156°F
(NTP, 1992)
Vapor Pressure:
0.001 mmHg
at 68°F
; 3 mmHg at 212°F
(NTP, 1992)
Vapor Density (Relative to Air):
3.91
(NTP, 1992)
- Heavier than air; will sink
Specific Gravity:
1.02
at 170.6°F
(USCG, 1999)
- Denser than water; will sink
Boiling Point:
512.4°F
at 760 mmHg
(NTP, 1992)
Molecular Weight:
113.16
(NTP, 1992)
Water Solubility:
greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL
at 68.9°F
(NTP, 1992)
Ionization Energy/Potential: data unavailable
IDLH: data unavailable
AEGLs (Acute Exposure Guideline Levels)
No AEGL information available.ERPGs (Emergency Response Planning Guidelines)
No ERPG information available.PACs (Protective Action Criteria)
| Chemical | PAC-1 | PAC-2 | PAC-3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caprolactam (dust) (105-60-2) | 3 mg/m3 | 40 mg/m3 | 240 mg/m3 |
(DOE, 2018)
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This section provides a listing of alternate names for this chemical,
including trade names and synonyms.
- 6-AMINOCAPROIC ACID LACTAM
- AMINOCAPROIC LACTAM
- 6-AMINOHEXANOIC ACID CYCLIC LACTAM
- 1-AZA-2-CYCLOHEPTANONE
- 2-AZACYCLOHEPTANONE
- CAPROLACTAM
- 6-CAPROLACTAM
- CYCLOHEXANONE ISO-OXIME
- E-CAPROLACTUM
- EPSILON-CAPROLACTAM
- GAMMA-CAPROLACTAM
- 2H-AZEPIN-2-ONE,HEXAHYDRO
- 2H-AZEPIN-7-ONE,HEXAHYDRO
- HEXAHYDRO-2-AZEPINONE
- HEXAHYDRO-2H-AZEPIN-2-ONE
- HEXAHYDRO-2H-AZEPIN-2-ONE (9CI)
- HEXAHYDRO-2H-AZEPINE-2-ONE
- HEXAMETHYLENIMINE,2-OXO-
- 6-HEXANELACTAM
- HEXANNIC ACID
- HEXANOIC ACID, 6-AMINO-, CYCLIC LACTAM
- HEXANOIC ACID-6-AMINO-,LACTAM
- HEXANOLACTAM
- HEXANONE ISOXIME
- 1,6-HEXOLACTAM
- 2-KETOHEXAMETHYLENIMINE
- NCI-C50646
- OMEGA-CAPROLACTAM
- OMEGA-CAPROLACTUM
- 2-OXOHEXAMETHYLENEIMINE
- 2-OXOHEXAMETHYLENIMINE
- 2-PERHYDROAZEPINONE
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