AdvanSix PIR-Caprolactam
- CAS Number
- 105-60-2
- Chemical Name
- Caprolactam
- Chemical Family
- Amides, CaprolactamsAmidesCaprolactams
- Molecular Formula
- CH₂-(CH₂)4-(CO)-NH
AdvanSix PIR-Caprolactam is an independently certified & mass-balance allocated 100% post-industrial recycled (PIR) raw material1 providing the same processability, properties and functionalities as its standard, non-recycled counterpart. PIR-Caprolactam is used in a variety of polymerization, melt extrusion, and other chemical applications worldwide. As one of the largest and most experienced suppliers of merchant-grade caprolactam, AdvanSix offers industry-leading quality, consistency, and reliability of supply.
Product families
Applications
- Chemical Manufacturing
Product Families
- Amides
Other characteristics
- Grade
- Commercial Grade
- Synonyms
2-azepanone, 2-ketohexamethyleneimine, 2-Oxohexamethyleneimine, 2-oxohexamethylenimine, 6-Caprolactam, Aminocaproic Lactam, Azepan-2-one, Hexahydro-2H-azepin-2-one
- Labeling Claims
- Recycled
- Odor
- Mildly disagreeable
- Markets
- Industrial
- Appearance
- Solid white flakes / Molten colorless liquid
- Technology
- Base Chemicals & Intermediates
- Storage Condition
Store in moisture-tight containers in a cool, dry area. Store molten material at 70-80°C (158-176°F) under nitrogen cushion containing less than 5 ppm oxygen
- Applicable Processes
- Melt Extrusion Process
- Polymerization
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
10 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 113.16 | — | — |
| Specific Gravity (at 77°C, H2O = 1.0) | 1.02 | — | — |
| Water Solubility (at 25°C) | approx. 525 | g/100g H₂O | — |
| Boiling Point | 270.0 | °C | — |
| Melting Point | 69.0 | °C | — |
| Vapor Pressure (at 20°C) | max. 0.001 | mm Hg | — |
| Vapor Density (Air = 1.0) | 3.91 | — | — |
| Evaporation Rate (compared to butyl acetate) | max. 1 | — | — |
| Volatile Content | 100.0 | % | — |
| Flash Point | 142.0 | °C | Open cup |
Table 2 of 2
10 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Content | max. 0.10 | wt% | QALAC-0005 |
| Free Alkalinity | max. 0.05 | meg/kg | QALAC-0006 |
| Free Acidity | max. 0.05 | meg/kg | QALAC-0006 |
| Color (50% solution at 390 nm) | max. 5 | APHA | QALAC-0001 |
| Permanganate Index (ISO) | max. 5 | — | QALAC-0002 |
| Permanganate Number | min. 20,000 | seconds | QALAC-0009 |
| Volatile Base (as ammonia) | max. 10 | ppm | QALAC-0012 |
| Ash | max. 10 | ppm | QALAC-0007 |
| Iron Content | max. 0.5 | ppm | QALAC-0011 |
| Transmittance (at 290 nm) | min. 90 | % | QALAC-0033 |
