Caprolactam: chemical resistance of ASP floors
How each ASP epoxy and polyurethane flooring product performed when fully immersed in caprolactam, from ASP's chemical resistance guides (December 2022).
Summary20% at 20°C: excellent for ASP-creteSL, ASP-creteMD, ASP-creteRT, ASP-creteVS and ASP-coatPU.
30% at 20°C: excellent for ASP-creteSL, ASP-creteMD, ASP-creteRT, ASP-creteVS and ASP-coatPU.
50% at 20°C: excellent for ASP-creteSL, ASP-creteMD, ASP-creteRT, ASP-creteVS and ASP-coatPU.
100% at 20°C: excellent for ASP-creteSL, ASP-creteMD, ASP-creteRT, ASP-creteVS and ASP-coatPU.
| Product | 20% at 20°C | 30% at 20°C | 50% at 20°C | 100% at 20°C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epoxy products | ||||
| ASP-primeStd | ||||
| ASP-primeDamp | ||||
| ASP-coat500 | ||||
| ASP-coat1000 | ||||
| ASP-coatSL | ||||
| ASP-screedHTS | ||||
| ASP-screedPTS | ||||
| ASP-screedSTB | ||||
| ASP-repair | – | – | – | – |
| ASP-epoxyCove | – | – | – | – |
| ASP-epoxyGrout | – | – | – | – |
| ASP-coatWBE | ||||
| Polyurethane products | ||||
| ASP-creteSL | ||||
| ASP-creteMD | ||||
| ASP-creteRT | ||||
| ASP-creteVS | ||||
| ASP-creteCoat | ||||
| ASP-uvCoat | ||||
| ASP-coatPU | ||||
| ASP-trafficID | ||||
Ratings come from 30 × 30 mm samples cast at each product's prescribed thickness, cured for 7 days and fully submerged at 20–25°C. On a real floor, a spill only touches the surface, so performance is usually better. Elevated temperatures accelerate chemical attack. How to read these ratings.
Questions about caprolactam
Which ASP floors resist caprolactam (20% at 20°C)?
Rated 5 (excellent, no significant deterioration after long-term contact): ASP-creteSL, ASP-creteMD, ASP-creteRT, ASP-creteVS and ASP-coatPU.
Which ASP floors resist caprolactam (30% at 20°C)?
Rated 5 (excellent, no significant deterioration after long-term contact): ASP-creteSL, ASP-creteMD, ASP-creteRT, ASP-creteVS and ASP-coatPU.
Which ASP floors resist caprolactam (50% at 20°C)?
Rated 5 (excellent, no significant deterioration after long-term contact): ASP-creteSL, ASP-creteMD, ASP-creteRT, ASP-creteVS and ASP-coatPU.
Which ASP floors resist caprolactam (100% at 20°C)?
Rated 5 (excellent, no significant deterioration after long-term contact): ASP-creteSL, ASP-creteMD, ASP-creteRT, ASP-creteVS and ASP-coatPU.
Is epoxy flooring resistant to caprolactam?
ASP's epoxy products are not rated excellent for caprolactam at the tested conditions. Check the table for shorter-term ratings, or consider the polyurethane or vinyl ester ranges.
Is polyurethane flooring resistant to caprolactam?
Some ASP polyurethane systems are rated excellent for caprolactam at 20% at 20°C, 30% at 20°C, 50% at 20°C or 100% at 20°C.