GSFC has two Caprolactam Plants having rated capacities of 20000 TPA and 50000 TPA. The main raw materials are Benzene, Oleum, Ammonia, Carbon dioxide, Synthesis Gas, Sulphur dioxide, Caustic soda and Sulphuric acid.
Specifications
No.
Product Characteristics
Test Method
Guaranteed Specs.
01
Solidification Point (deg C)
W : 43 : 700
Min. 68.8
02
Water Content(%)
W:43:701
Max. 0.10
03
Content of Volatile Bases (meq/Kg)
W:43:702
Max. 0.50
04
Content of Free-bases (meq/Kg)
W:43:703
Max. 0.10
Content of Free-Acid (meq/Kg)
W:43:703
Max. 0.05
05
Colour Number of 50% m/m aqueous solution APHA
W:43:704
Max. 5.00
06
Permanganate No. (PN) in 1 % aq. Soln) (Seconds)
W:43:705
Min.10000
07
Absorbance at 290 nm 50% Soln
W:43:706
Max. 0.05
08
Cyclohexanone oxime content (mg/Kg)
W:43:707
Max.10.00
09
Iron Content mg/Kg
W:43:709
Max.0.50
10
Water insoluble (mg/Kg)
W:43:710
Max.10.00
Applications
Caprolactam is a base material for manufacture of Nylon-6. Its applications are in the manufacture of
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Nylon-6 fibres for textile and tyre cord.
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Moulding engineering components and other extrusion profiles.
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Monomer castings.
Packing
25 Kg net sealed in low density polythylene inner bag with high density polythylene lined craft paper as outer cover.
