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Physical and Chemical Properties
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Physical State
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White flakes or
crystals
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Melting Point
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69-70°C
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Boiling Point
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267°C
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Specific Gravity
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1.02
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Solubility in Water
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Soluble
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Vapor density
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3.91
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Autoignition
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375°C
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Flash Point
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125°C
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Stability
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Stable under
ordinary conditions
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Applications
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Caprolactam forms the basis for the production of
nylon 6 fibers, including monofilament, engineering resins and
film.
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Sales Specification
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Color (50% aqueous solution) Hazen:
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3 Max
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Crystal point (centigrade):
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68.9%
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Permanganate number:
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5 Max
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Volatile basis (mmol/kg):
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0.40% Max
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Extinction (290 um):
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0.40 Max
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Acidity:
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0.10 Max
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Alkalinity (mmol/kg):
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0.10 Max
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Iron as Fe PPM:
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0.20 Max
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Packing
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In 25 KG plastic woven
bags.
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