Polycaprolactam

Polycaprolactam (CAS 25038-54-4), commercially known as Nylon 6, is a synthetic polyamide produced through ring-opening polymerization of caprolactam.

Where is Polycaprolactam used?

• Textile manufacturing: continuous filament and staple fiber for apparel, hosiery and technical fabrics
• Automotive: under-hood components, structural brackets and cable management systems
• Industrial: injection-molded gears, bearings and conveyor parts
• Film and packaging: barrier layers for food-contact flexible packaging
• It is processed into barrier layers requiring puncture resistance and oxygen impermeability.

Commercial specifications

• Fiber-grade and film-grade variants
• Reinforced compounds with glass fiber at defined loading levels
• Food-contact compliant grades