AdvanSix Caprolactam
Caprolactam is used in a variety of applications worldwide. As one the largest and most experienced suppliers of merchant-grade caprolactam, AdvanSix offers industry-leading quality, consistency and reliability of supply.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Identification
- Molecular Weight
- 113.16 g/mol
Product families
Applications
- Chemical Manufacturing
Product Families
- Amides
Other characteristics
- Synonyms
2-azepanone, 2-ketohexamethyleneimine, 2-Oxohexamethyleneimine, 2-oxohexamethylenimine, 6-Caprolactam, Aminocaproic Lactam, Azepan-2-one, Hexahydro-2H-azepin-2-one
- Odor
- Mildly disagreeable
- Markets
- Industrial
- Storage
Store in moisture-tight containers in a cool, dry area. Store molten material at 70-80ºC (158-176ºF) under nitrogen cushion containing less than 5 ppm oxygen.
- Technology
- Base Chemicals & Intermediates
- Packaging Type
- Drums
- HIGHLIGHTS
Consistent Quality. AdvanSix caprolactam is produced using stringent manufacturing processes to ensure industry-leading quality and consistency, making it the first and only choice for many customers. The Hopewell plant's three state-of-the-art quality assurance labs conduct ongoing tests throughout the manufacturing process to meet specifications for quality control, process control, the environment and the final product. This, combined with Six Sigma methodologies and ISO 9001:2008 certification for all caprolactam operations, enables AdvanSix to deliver a product that meets and exceeds industry standards
- Applicable Processes
- Cement Manufacturing
- Base Chemicals End Uses
- Paints Inks Adhesives Removers
- Plastic Additives
- Certifications and Compliance
- ISO 9001
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
11 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Content | max. 10 | ppm | QALAC-0007 |
| Color (50% solution at 390 nm) | max. 5 | APHA | QALAC-0001 |
| Free Acidity | max. 0.05 | meg/kg | QALAC-0006 |
| Free Alkalinity | max. 0.05 | meg/kg | QALAC-0006 |
| Iron Content | max. 0.5 | ppm | QALAC-0011 |
| Permanganate Index (ISO) | max. 5 | — | QALAC-0002 |
| Permanganate Number | min. 20,000 | seconds | QALAC-0009 |
| Transmittance (at 290 nm) | min. 90 | % | QALAC-0033 |
| Volatile Base (as ammonia) | max. 10 | ppm | QALAC-0012 |
| Volatile Base (as ammonia) | 0.59 | meg/kg | QALAC-0012 |
| Water Content | max. 0.10 | wt% | QALAC-0005 |
Table 2 of 2
10 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 270 (518) | °C (°F) | — |
| Specific Gravity (77°C) | 1.02 | — | — |
| Evaporation Rate (Compared to butyl acetate) | max. 1 | — | — |
| Flash Point | 142 (288) | °C (°F) | Open Cup |
| Melting Point | 69 (156) | °C (°F) | — |
| Molecular Weight | 113.16 | — | — |
| Vapor Density (Air = 1.0) | 3.91 | — | — |
| Vapor Pressure (at 20°C (68°F)) | max. 0.001 | mmHg | — |
| Volatiles Content | 100 | % | — |
| Water Solubility (at 25°C (77°F)) | approx. 525 | g /100g H2O | — |
