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Caprolactam liquid

CAS 105-60-2

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Caprolactam liquid
Product Form
liquid
Chemical Name
Caprolactam liquid

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
105-60-2 Check regulations →

Identified Uses

industrial chemicals. Initial product for chemical syntheses, for the production of homopolymerisates and copolymerisates.

Manufacturers & Suppliers

B

BASF SE

manufacturer

67056 Ludwigshafen GERMANY

+49 621 60 42737

Emergency Contacts

Emergency Contact

+49 180 2273-112

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified warning

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. Cat. 4
Acute Tox. Cat. 4
Skin Irrit. Cat. 2
Eye Irrit. Cat. 2A
STOT SE Cat. 3

GHS Pictograms

GHS07 - Health hazard

GHS07

Hazard Statements

H302 + H332 Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statements

P261 Avoid breathing dust.
P261 Avoid breathing dust or fume.
P264 Wash contaminated body parts thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280 Wear protective gloves and eye protection or face protection.
P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P312 Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell.
P330 Rinse mouth
P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical attention.
P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention.
P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents and container to hazardous or special waste collection point.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type substance

Chemical nature caprolactam

Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
caprolactam EC: 203-313-2 105-60-2 100% Yes

Notes

For the classifications not written out in full in this section the full text can be found in section 16.

04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

Keep patient calm, remove to fresh air, seek medical attention.

Skin contact

Wash thoroughly with soap and water Burns caused by molten material require hospital treatment.

Eye contact

Immediately wash affected eyes for at least 15 minutes under running water with eyelids held open, consult an eye specialist.

Ingestion

Immediately rinse mouth and then drink 200-300 ml of water, seek medical attention.

Immediate Medical Attention

seek medical attention (for inhalation and ingestion). consult an eye specialist (for eye contact). Burns caused by molten material require hospital treatment (for skin contact). Treat according to symptoms (decontamination, vital functions).

Medical Treatment

Treat according to symptoms (decontamination, vital functions).

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

foam, carbon dioxide, water spray

Specific hazards

Hydrogen cyanide, nitrogen oxides. The substances/groups of substances mentioned can be released in case of fire.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Use breathing apparatus if exposed to vapours/dust/aerosol. Information regarding personal protective measures, see section 8.

Small spill

Rinse away with water.

Large spill

Allow to solidify and sweep/shovel up.

Environmental

Do not empty into drains. Retain and dispose of contaminated wash water.

Cleanup methods

For large amounts: Allow to solidify and sweep/shovel up. For residues: Rinse away with water.

Materials: water

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Ensure thorough ventilation of stores and work areas. During transportation in silo trucks the product is covered with nitrogen, do not climb in. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear suitable protective clothing and eye/face protection. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

Storage

Segregate from acids and bases. Segregate from oxidants. Keep under nitrogen. Storage temperature: 75 - 90 °C. The stated storage temperature should be noted.

Hygiene

Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear suitable protective clothing and eye/face protection. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

Fire prevention

Vapours may form explosive mixture with air. Take precautionary measures against static discharges.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Hands

Chemical resistant protective gloves (EN ISO 374-1) Suitable materials also with prolonged, direct contact (Recommended: Protective index 6, corresponding >480 minutes of permeation time according to EN ISO 374-1): butyl rubber (butyl) - 0.7 mm coating thickness nitrile rubber (NBR) - 0.4 mm coating thickness Manufacturer's directions for use should be observed because of great diversity of types.

Eyes

Tightly fitting safety goggles (splash goggles) (e.g. EN 166)

Respiratory

Respiratory protection in case of vapour/aerosol release. Gas filter for gases/vapours of organic compounds (boiling point >65 °C, e. g. EN 14387 Type A)

Skin/Body

Body protection must be chosen depending on activity and possible exposure, e.g. apron, protecting boots, chemical-protection suit (according to EN 14605 in case of splashes or EN ISO 13982 in case of dust).

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Solubility In Water
Literature data. 4.650 g/l (20 °C)
Properties Status
---
Vapor Pressure
0,0013 hPa (20 °C) Literature data. 0,089 hPa (60 °C) Literature data.
Bulk Density
---
Ph
7 - 8,5 (pH Meter) (333 g/l, 20 °C)
Explosive Limits
---
Kinematic Viscosity
Study scientifically not justified.
Lower Explosive Limit
(130,5 °C) The lower explosion point of the substance/mixture has been determined. The explosion point describes the temperature of a flammable liquid at which the concentration of the saturated vapour mixed with air equals the lower explosion limit.
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
8,52 mPa.s (80 °C) (internal method)
Boiling Point
270,8 °C (other) (1.013 mbar)
Crystallisation Point
---
Appearance
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
395 °C (DIN 51794)
Physical State
melt
Density
1,014 g/cm3 (OECD Guideline 109) (80 °C)
Upper Explosive Limit
For solids not relevant for classification and labelling.
Vapor Density
---
Odor
faint specific odour
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
69,3 °C (other)
Form
melt
Colour Intensity
---
Freezing Point
---
Decomposition Temperature
No decomposition if correctly stored and handled.
Melting Point
---
Solubility In Fat
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
No data available.
Solubility
---
Flash Point
141,5 °C (ISO 2719, closed cup)
Cloud Point
---
Voc Content
---
Flammability
not highly flammable (UN Test N.1 (ready combustible solids)) (DIN EN 15794)
Relative Density
1,105 (OECD Guideline 109) (20 °C)
Colour
colourless
Partition Coefficient
0,12 (25 °C) (OECD Guideline 107)
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Molecular Weight
113,16 g/mol
Odor Threshold
No data available.
Physical State Data
liquid
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

The product is stable if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.

Reactivity

Corrosion to metals: No corrosive effect on metal. Reactions with water/air: Which flammable gases: Incomplete combustion results in formation of toxic gases, containing mainly carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. Which toxic gases: nitrogen oxides. Forms no flammable gases in the presence of water.

Hazardous reactions

Reacts with oxidizing agents. Polymerization coupled with heat formation.

Avoid

Temperature: > 100 °C Avoid all sources of ignition: heat, sparks, open flame. Avoid formation of polymers in valves and pipes.

Incompatible

Substances to avoid: oxidizing agents

Decomposition

No hazardous decomposition products if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated., Incomplete combustion results in formation of toxic gases, containing mainly carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

UN Number
Not applicable
Shipping Name
Not applicable
Transport Class
Not applicable
Packing Group
Not applicable
15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for Caprolactam liquid?

The signal word is warning.

What is the physical form of Caprolactam liquid?

Caprolactam liquid is a melt with colourless color. It has faint specific odour odor.

What is Caprolactam liquid used for?

industrial chemicals. Initial product for chemical syntheses, for the production of homopolymerisates and copolymerisates.

What are the hazard statements for Caprolactam liquid?

This substance has 4 hazard statements:

  • H302 + H332: Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled
  • H315: Causes skin irritation.
  • H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H335: May cause respiratory irritation.

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