Caprolactam
Chemical Formula: (CH2)5CONH
Product Description
Caprolactam is a white crystalline solid or viscous liquid (above 69°C) with a faint amine-like odour. It is the monomer for Nylon-6 (polycaprolactam), one of the most important engineering polymers used in textiles, automotive parts, and industrial components. Ganga Chemicals supplies consistent-quality Caprolactam pan India for nylon fibre and polymer manufacturing.
Available Grades
- Commercial Grade
- Industrial Grade
Industries Served
- Nylon-6 Fibre & Yarn
- Engineering Plastics
- Automotive Components
- Textiles & Apparel
- Industrial Films & Packaging
- Carpets & Flooring
Technical Specifications
Parameter | Specification |
Appearance | White crystalline solid / clear liquid (>69°C) |
Purity (Caprolactam) | ≥ 99.9% |
Melting Point | 68–70°C |
Colour (APHA, molten) | ≤ 5 |
Permanganate Absorption No. | ≥ 20,000 sec |
Volatile Base Content | ≤ 0.5 meq/kg |
Applications
- Polymerization to produce Nylon-6 chips for fibre and yarn manufacturing
- Production of nylon filament and staple fibre for textiles and apparel
- Engineering plastics for automotive parts (gears, bearings, fuel lines)
- Industrial monofilaments for conveyor belts, fishing nets, and brush bristles
- Nylon-6 films for food packaging and industrial applications
- Carpet yarn and flooring applications