Caprolactam Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Epsilon Caprolactam
- CPL
- 2-Oxohexamethyleneimine
- Hexahydro-2H-Azepin-2-One
Caprolactam supplier in Malaysia for polyamide 6 polymerisation, compounding and industrial buyers. Also written epsilon caprolactam or CPL, this cyclic amide is the monomer feedstock that nylon 6 resin, fibre and film are made from.
Market forms are solid flake or crystalline granule and molten caprolactam handled hot in bulk. Fibre, resin and technical grades differ in the colour, moisture and impurity controls a downstream polymerisation route needs. State the intended nylon 6 process when you enquire.
Downstream demand covers textile yarn, carpet fibre, engineering plastics, packaging film, monofilament and automotive components. Caprolactam is not nylon 6 itself, and it does not substitute for adipic acid or hexamethylenediamine, which feed the separate nylon 6,6 route.
Send the required grade, form, target specification, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
- CAS number
- 105-60-2
- Formula
- C6H11NO
- Grade
- fibre grade, resin grade, technical, molten
- Appearance
- white flake or crystalline solid with a faint characteristic odour, hygroscopic; molten caprolactam is a clear, colourless liquid
Caprolactam grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fibre-grade caprolactam | white flake or crystalline solid | fibre-grade polymerisation specification | Polyamide 6 yarn and carpet fibre polymerisation, where colour, volatile base and impurity controls matter to spinning performance. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Resin-grade caprolactam | white flake or crystalline solid | resin-grade polymerisation specification | Nylon 6 resin and compounding feedstock for engineering plastics, film and monofilament production. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Technical-grade caprolactam | white flake or crystalline solid | technical specification | Chemical intermediate and general industrial use where the buyer defines the controls rather than following a fibre or resin polymerisation standard. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Molten caprolactam | molten liquid handled hot | — | Bulk feed to polymerisation plants with heated storage and transfer. Confirm handling temperature, volume and receiving arrangements with the enquiry. | — |
How to buy caprolactam from ChemTrade
Request a quote for caprolactam
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | white flake or crystalline solid; clear, colourless liquid when molten | — |
| Identity | caprolactam, formally epsilon-caprolactam, the cyclic amide monomer used to make polyamide 6 | — |
| Molecular formula | C6H11NO | — |
| CAS number | 105-60-2 | — |
| Solubility | freely soluble in water and hygroscopic in the solid form | — |
| Grade controls | assay, moisture, colour, volatile bases and UV transmittance limits are confirmed against the grade specification supplied with the enquiry | — |
Caprolactam applications
Safety and handling
Keep caprolactam in closed containers in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from moisture, heat and strong oxidisers, since the solid form is hygroscopic and cakes when it takes up water. Molten material needs heated, temperature-controlled storage. Follow the safety information issued for the quoted grade. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
Common questions about caprolactam
Is caprolactam the same as nylon 6?
No. Caprolactam is the monomer, and nylon 6 or polyamide 6 is the polymer made from it by ring-opening polymerisation. A buyer who needs finished resin, chip or fibre is asking for a different material to the lactam monomer on this page.
What is the difference between flake and molten caprolactam?
Both are the same monomer. Solid flake or crystalline granule suits general handling and smaller volumes, while molten caprolactam is kept hot and needs heated storage, lines and pumps at the receiving plant. The choice is set by plant handling capability rather than by chemistry.
Which caprolactam grade suits nylon 6 fibre spinning?
Fibre-grade material is normally specified for textile yarn and carpet fibre because colour, volatile base and impurity limits carry through to spinning. Resin grade is chosen for engineering plastics and film. Send the polymerisation route and the specification already in use so the quoted grade matches it.
Is caprolactam the same as adipic acid or laurolactam?
No, each is a different product. Adipic acid and hexamethylenediamine feed the nylon 6,6 route, and laurolactam is the monomer for polyamide 12. Order each of those by name, since none of them substitutes for caprolactam in a polyamide 6 plant.
Why is caprolactam supplied in moisture-protected packing?
Solid caprolactam is hygroscopic. Water pickup causes caking and shifts the moisture figure that a polymerisation plant controls tightly, so the pack format and storage conditions are agreed as part of the order.
What details are needed for a caprolactam price enquiry?
Provide the grade, form, target specification, quantity and delivery location, plus any documentation the goods receipt requires. Because the monomer is exchange-traded in effect, quotations carry a stated validity period rather than a standing price.