CAPROLACTAM 0118
April 1994
Hexahydro-2H-azepin-2-one
CAS No: 105-60-2
Aminocaproic lactam
RTECS No: CM3675000
epsilon-Caprolactam
EC No: 613-069-00-2
C6H11NO
Molecular mass: 113.2
TYPES OF
ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE
Combustible. Gives off irritating or NO open flames. Foam, powder, carbon dioxide,
FIRE
toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. water in large amounts.
EXPLOSION
EXPOSURE PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
STRICT HYGIENE! AVOID
EXPOSURE OF ADOLESCENTS
AND CHILDREN!
Abdominal cramps. Confusion. Local exhaust or breathing Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical
Inhalation
Cough. Dizziness. Headache. protection. attention.
Dry skin. Redness. Protective gloves. Protective Remove contaminated clothes.
Skin
clothing. Rinse skin with plenty of water or
shower.
Redness. Pain. Face shield or eye protection in First rinse with plenty of water for
Eyes
combination with breathing several minutes (remove contact
protection. lenses if easily possible), then take
to a doctor.
Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Do not eat, drink, or smoke during Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce
Ingestion
Nausea. Vomiting. (Further see work. vomiting. Refer for medical
Inhalation). attention.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Let solidify if molten. Sweep spilled substance into Xn Symbol
containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent R: 20/22-36/37/38
dusting. Wash away remainder with plenty of water. S: (2)
Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful
particles.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
NFPA Code: H 1; F 1; R 0 Separated from strong oxidants. Dry.
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IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Routes of exposure
WHITE, HYGROSCOPIC FLAKES OR CRYSTALS. The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of
its vapour or dust.
Chemical dangers
Inhalation risk
The substance decomposes on heating and on burning
producing toxic fumes including nitrogen oxides, ammonia. A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly
Reacts violently with strong oxidants producing toxic fumes. be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20/C; on
spraying or dispersing, however, much faster.
Occupational exposure limits
TLV: 5 mg/m3 as TWA; A5 (not suspected as a human Effects of short-term exposure
carcinogen); (ACGIH 2004). The substance is irritating to the skin. The vapour is irritating to
MAK: (Inhalable fraction) 5 mg/m3; Peak limitation category: I(2); the eyes and the respiratory tract. Inhalation of the vapour may
Pregnancy risk group: C; (DFG 2004). cause effects on the central nervous system.
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis.
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.
The substance may have effects on the nervous system liver.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point: 267/C Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20/C (air = 1): 1.0
Melting point: 70/C Flash point: 125/C o.c.
Relative density (water = 1): 1.02 Auto-ignition temperature: 375/C
Solubility in water: good Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.4-8
Vapour pressure, Pa at 25/C: 0.26 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -0.19
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.91
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
This substance may be hazardous to the environment; special attention should be given to aquatic organisms.
NOTES
The substance is usually used, stored and transported in liquefied form at about 80/C.
Card has been partly updated in April 2005. See section Occupational Exposure Limits.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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