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epsilon-Caprolactam

CAS 105-60-2
EC 203-313-2
LANGUAGE EN

Basic Product Information

Product Name
epsilon-Caprolactam
Product Code
L06999

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number

Chemical Abstracts Service registry number - unique identifier for chemical substances

EC Number

European Community number - used for regulatory compliance in EU/EEA

Uses Information

Identified Uses
SU24 Scientific research and development

Overview

epsilon-Caprolactam (CAS: 105-60-2 ) is a crystalline substance commonly used su24 scientific research and development.

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Hazard Identification

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Classification Status

Classified

Signal Word

warning (Warning)

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. Category 4 H302
Acute Tox. Category 4 H312
Acute Tox. Category 4 H332
Skin Irrit. Category 2 H315
Eye Irrit. Category 2A H319
STOT SE Category 3 H335
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Hazard Statements

  • H302: Harmful if swallowed.
  • H312: Harmful in contact with skin.
  • H332: Harmful if inhaled.
  • H315: Causes skin irritation.
  • H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H335: May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statements

  • P280: Wear protective gloves / protective clothing.
  • P305+P351+P338: If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Suppliers & Organizations

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Alfa Aesar Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemicals, Inc.

manufacturer

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30 Bond Street, Ward Hill, MA 01835-8099

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US

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800-343-0660

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800-322-4757

Emergency Contacts

Emergency Contact

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800-343-0660

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Monday-Friday, 8am-7pm EST

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After normal business hours, call Carechem

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Physical & Chemical Properties

More about properties
Physical State
solid
Physical State Data
solid
State Under Standard Conditions
Not available
Appearance
Crystalline
Colour
Not available
Colour Intensity
Not available
Form
Not available
Odor
Not determined
Odor Threshold
Not determined.
Ph
7-8.5
Melting Point
68-72 ℃ (154-162 °F)
Boiling Point
270 °C (518 °F)
Flash Point
152 °C (306 ºF)
Freezing Point
Not available
Softening Point
Not available
Solidification Point
Not available
Cloud Point
Not available
Crystallisation Point
Not available
Evaporation Rate
Not applicable.
Relative Evaporation Rate
Not available
Vapor Pressure
0.0013 hPa
Vapor Density
Not applicable.
Relative Density
Not determined.
Bulk Density
Not available
Density
1.01 g/cm3 (8.428 lbs/gal)
Flammability
Not determined.
Upper Explosive Limit
11.9 Vol %
Lower Explosive Limit
1.6 Vol %
Auto Ignition Temperature
395 ℃ (743 ºF)
Decomposition Temperature
Not determined
Solubility
4650 g/l Soluble
Partition Coefficient
Not determined.
Solubility In Water
4650 g/l Soluble
Solubility In Fat
Not available
Kinematic Viscosity
Not applicable.
Dynamic Viscosity
Not applicable.
Surface Tension
Not available
Explosive Properties
Not determined.
Oxidizing Properties
Not available
Molecular Weight
Not available
Solid Content
Not available
Solvent Content
Not available
Gas Group
Not available
Relative Vapor Density
Not available
Dissociation Constant
Not available
Hydrolysis Rate
Not available
Concentration
Not available
Temperature
Not available
Particle Characteristics
Not available
Particle Size
Not available
Particle Size Distribution
Not available
Particle Shape
Not available
Particle Aspect Ratio
Not available
Particle Aggregation State
Not available
Particle Agglomeration State
Not available
Particle Specific Surface Area
Not available
Particle Dustiness
Not available
Voc Content
Not available
Voc Concentration
Not available
Voc Content Info
Not available
Metal Corrosion
Not available

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the hazard signal word for epsilon-Caprolactam?

The signal word for this substance is "warning".

What is the physical form of epsilon-Caprolactam?

epsilon-Caprolactam is a solid appearing as crystalline . It has not determined odor.

What is the solubility of epsilon-Caprolactam?

4650 g/l Soluble

What is epsilon-Caprolactam used for?

SU24 Scientific research and development

What are the hazard statements for epsilon-Caprolactam?

This substance has 6 hazard statements: H302: Harmful if swallowed. H312: Harmful in contact with skin. H332: Harmful if inhaled. H315: Causes skin irritation. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H335: May cause respiratory irritation.

What is the melting point of epsilon-Caprolactam?

The melting point is 68-72 ℃ (154-162 °F) and the boiling point is 270 °C (518 °F).