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Caprolactam |
CAS 105-60-2 | ||
C2H11NO |
RTECS CM3675000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names Aminocaproic lactam, epsilon-Caprolactam, Hexahydro-2H-azepin-2-one, 2-Oxohexamethyleneimine |
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Exposure
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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) | ||
| OSHA PEL†: none | |||
| IDLH N.D. See: IDLH INDEX | 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 |
BP: 515°F |
MLT: 156°F |
Sol: 53% |
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VP: 0.00000008 mmHg |
IP: ? |
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Sp.Gr: 1.01 |
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Fl.P: 282°F |
UEL: 8.0% |
LEL: 1.4% |
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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 |
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Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection) Skin: Prevent skin contact Eyes: Prevent eye contact Wash skin: When contaminated Remove: When wet or contaminated Change: Daily |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Water wash immediately Breathing: Respiratory support Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
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Important additional information about respirator selection Respirator Recommendations Not available. |
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| Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact | |
| 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 |