CAS 105-60-2

Caprolactam

己内酰胺

C6H11NOMW 113.16 g/molHS 293371

From the buying desk

Sold as flakes in 25 kg bags or molten in heated tanks, at polymer grade. Nylon 6 producers specify permanganate number, alkalinity and color. Not dangerous goods for sea transport.

Import Card

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Identifiers

Synonyms
CPL, epsilon-Caprolactam, Hexahydro-2H-azepin-2-one
Formula
C6H11NO
Molecular weight
113.16 g/mol
SMILES
C1CCC(=O)NCC1
InChIKey
JBKVHLHDHHXQEQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
HS code (6-digit)
293371

Transport and hazard profile

GHS hazard statements, Warning. H-codes, H302, H315, H319, H332, H335. Refer to the substance SDS Section 2 for the full classification.

US and Australian rules for Caprolactam

Read from the official lists by CAS 105-60-2. Screening only: check the source before you ship, store or report.

California Prop 65

No entry

No entry for CAS 105-60-2 in the OEHHA list dated July 31, 2026.

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OSHA exposure limit

No entry

No entry for CAS 105-60-2 in 29 CFR 1910.1000 Tables Z-1 to Z-3.

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Australian exposure standard

Listed

10 mg/m³ as an 8 hour average, 20 mg/m³ short term.

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CERCLA reportable quantity

No entry

No entry for CAS 105-60-2 in 40 CFR 302.4 as read on September 24, 2026.

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EPCRA Tier II threshold

No entry

Not on the Extremely Hazardous Substances list, so the general 10,000 lb Tier II threshold applies where an SDS is required.

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Common applications

  • · Nylon 6 fiber
  • · Nylon 6 engineering plastics
  • · Films
  • · Coatings

Sourcing documentation chain

Every shipment of Caprolactam from China should include a per-batch COA, a current SDS per GB/T 17519 on the China side and the destination jurisdiction's standard on the import side, a packing list, a bill of lading, and a certificate of origin. For Incoterms reference see FOB, CIF, and CFR.

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