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SABIC® Melamine Melamine

Melamine Phenolic

Supplied by Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC)

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Product Description
Melamine, an organic chemical product manufactured from urea, is a white crystalline non-toxic powder. Melamine is used as an essential component in the manufacture of a wide variety of products including paints, adhesives, decorative laminates, water-resistant chipboard an plywood. It is also used in the formulation of moulding powders for the manufacture of electrical components and unbreakable tableware.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Europe
Features 
  • High Clarity
  • Non-Toxic
 
Uses 
  • Adhesives
  • Electrical Parts
  • Laminates
  • Table Products
 
Appearance 
  • White
Forms 
  • Powder
Additional Information
Relative Molecular mass: 126.13
Vapor pressure at 315°C: 50 mm
Melting point: 250°C
Melamine purity: % w/w 99.8% w/w min
Moisture: 0.05% w/w max
Ash content: 0.01% w/w max
Iron: 1.0 ppm max
Unclarified color of MFRS (APHA): 20 max
Relative Vapor density: 4.34
Decomposes upon heating above 300 °C, forming toxic fumes (hydrocynic acid and ammonia).
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: SABIC® Melamine Melamine, SABIC Melamine Melamine, SABIC® Melamine , SABIC Melamine, SABICMelamineMelamine, SABICMelamine, MelamineMelamine, Melamine, Melamine Phenolic, Mel Phenolic, mpf, SABIC, MelaminePhenolic, MelPhenolic
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Non-Toxic, Non Toxic, Toxicity None, High Clarity.
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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