Caprolactam liquid Safety Data Sheet

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name: Caprolactam 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

BASF SE

manufacturer

67056 Ludwigshafen, GERMANY

+49 621 60 42737

Emergency Contacts

International

+49 180 2273-112

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified warning

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. Cat. 4

Skin Irrit. Cat. 2

Eye Irrit. Cat. 2A

STOT SE Cat. 3

GHS Pictograms

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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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.

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.

Symptoms: Burns caused by molten material

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. Burns caused by molten material require hospital treatment.

Medical Treatment

Treat according to symptoms (decontamination, vital functions), no known specific antidote.

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.

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Small spill

Rinse away with water.

Large spill

Allow to solidify and sweep/shovel up.

Environmental

Retain and dispose of contaminated wash water.

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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.

Hygiene

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

Fire prevention

Take precautionary measures against static discharges.

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).

Physical and Chemical Properties

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

Colour

colourless

Flash Point

141,5 °C (ISO 2719, closed cup)

Vapor Density

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Form

melt

Properties Status

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7 - 8,5 (pH Meter) (333 g/l, 20 °C)

Bulk Density

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Solubility In Fat

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Softening Point

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Relative Density

1,105 (OECD Guideline 109) (20 °C)

Relative Evaporation Rate

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Vapor Pressure

0,0013 hPa (20 °C) Literature data. 0,089 hPa (60 °C) Literature data.

Density

1,014 g/cm3 (OECD Guideline 109) (80 °C)

Crystallisation Point

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Explosive Limits

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Kinematic Viscosity

Study scientifically not justified.

Auto Ignition Temperature

395 °C (DIN 51794)

State Under Standard Conditions

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Appearance

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Physical State Data

liquid

Molecular Weight

113,16 g/mol

Dynamic Viscosity

8,52 mPa.s (80 °C)

Partition Coefficient

0,12 (25 °C)

Solubility In Water

4.650 g/l (20 °C)

Voc Content

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Upper Explosive Limit

For solids not relevant for classification and labelling.

Metal Corrosion

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Cloud Point

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Odor

faint specific odour

Evaporation Rate

No data available.

Colour Intensity

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Physical State

melt

Boiling Point

270,8 °C (other) (1.013 mbar)

Solubility

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Lower Explosive Limit

(130,5 °C)

Melting Point

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Flammability

not highly flammable (UN Test N.1 (ready combustible solids)) (DIN EN 15794)

Decomposition Temperature

No decomposition if correctly stored and handled.

Odor Threshold

No data available.

Freezing Point

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Solidification Point

69,3 °C

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

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

Reactivity

No corrosive effect on metal.

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

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., nitrogen oxides

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

Treatment

Contact manufacturer. Incinerate in suitable incineration plant, observing local authority regulations.

Disposal

Contact manufacturer. Incinerate in suitable incineration plant, observing local authority regulations.

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

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

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?