Industrial Chemicals

Caprolactam

Caprolactam is a white crystalline cyclic amide and the key monomer used to manufacture nylon-6 fibres, resins and engineering plastics.

Category
Industrial Chemicals
Availability
In stock · made to order
Packaging
Sample · Drum · IBC · Bulk
Sourcing
Factory-direct, ISO-certified
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Product description

Caprolactam is a white, hygroscopic crystalline solid (a cyclic amide, or lactam) that melts to a clear liquid and is soluble in water. It is the essential monomer for polyamide-6 polymerisation.

  • Production of nylon-6 fibres for textiles and carpets
  • Engineering plastics, films and resins
  • Intermediate for coatings, synthetic leather and specialty chemicals

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