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Caprolactam

CAS Number: 105-60-2

SERIOUS
health hazard

MODERATE
health hazard

FEW OR NO
health hazards

0 79
80 89
90 100
81

Sources of exposure:

Industrial use

Arts & crafts, building materials, food packaging

Description:

Caprolactam is a cyclic amide primarily used to manufacture synthetic polymers, especially nylon-6. It is also used in the production of plastics, coatings, plasticizers, and paints.

Health concerns:

Organ System Toxicity

May cause organ damage and disease.

Respiratory Toxicity & Asthmagens

May damage the lungs or trigger asthma.

Irritant

May cause skin, eye, or respiratory irritation.

References

  1. US Environmental Protection Agency. Cheminformatics Modules, Computational Toxicology and Exposure Informatics (CompTox).
  2. California Department of Public Health. California Safe Cosmetics Reportable Ingredients List.

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