Caprolactam
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CAS
105-60-2
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C2H11NO
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RTECS
CM3675000
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Synonyms & Trade Names
Aminocaproic lactam, epsilon-Caprolactam, Hexahydro-2H-azepin-2-one, 2-Oxohexamethyleneimine
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DOT ID & Guide
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Exposure
Limits
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NIOSH REL: Dust: TWA 1 mg/m3 ST 3 mg/m3 Vapor: TWA 0.22 ppm (1 mg/m3) ST 0.66 ppm (3 mg/m3)
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OSHA PEL†: none
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IDLH
N.D.
See: IDLH INDEX
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Conversion
1 ppm = 4.63 mg/m3
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Physical Description
White, crystalline solid or flakes with an unpleasant odor. [Note: Significant vapor concentrations would be expected only at elevated temperatures.]
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MW: 113.2
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BP: 515°F
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MLT: 156°F
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Sol: 53%
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VP: 0.00000008 mmHg
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IP: ?
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Sp.Gr: 1.01
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Fl.P: 282°F
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UEL: 8.0%
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LEL: 1.4%
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Combustible Solid
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Strong oxidizers, (acetic acid + dinitrogen trioxide)
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Measurement Methods
OSHA PV2012
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: Daily
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First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Water wash immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
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Respirator Recommendations
Not available.
Important additional information about respirator selection
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Exposure Routes
inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
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Symptoms
Irritation skin, eyes, respiratory system; epistaxis (nosebleed); dermatitis, skin sensitization; asthma; irritability, confusion, dizziness, headache; abdominal cramps, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting; liver, kidney injury
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system, cardiovascular system, liver, kidneys
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See also: INTRODUCTION
See ICSC CARD: 0118 |
