108-78-1

CAS Nr.:

108-78-1

1,3,5-Triazine-2,4,6-triamine

EINECS Name:

1,3,5-Triazine-2,4,6-triamine

203-615-4

EINECS Nr.:

203-615-4

Melamin / 2,4,6-Triamino-1,3,5-triazin / 1,3,5-Triazine-2,4,6-triamine / Cyanuramide / Cyanurotriamide

Synonym:

Melamin / 2,4,6-Triamino-1,3,5-triazin / 1,3,5-Triazine-2,4,6-triamine / Cyanuramide / Cyanurotriamide

Melamine, also known by CAS number 108-78-1, is a versatile industrial raw material and a key precursor for the production of amino resins. Due to its high nitrogen content, reactivity with formaldehyde, and the resulting material properties, melamine is used extensively in industries such as wood-based panels, laminates, coatings, paper, and adhesives.

Physical Properties of Melamine
Melamine is a white crystalline solid or white powder. Its chemical formula is C₃H₆N₆, and its molar mass is 126.12 g/mol. The substance has low water solubility at room temperature, though solubility increases with rising temperature. Upon strong heating, melamine decomposes or sublimes. These properties, combined with the three amino groups on the triazine ring, make melamine a highly reactive building block for thermosetting resin systems.

Applications of Melamine

The primary application of melamine is in the production of melamine-formaldehyde (MF) resins and melamine-urea-formaldehyde (MUF) resins. These thermosetting resins are characterized by high hardness, good heat resistance, excellent surface quality, and chemical resistance.

In the wood-based panel industry, melamine is used in adhesive and impregnation systems, among other applications. Typical uses include particleboard and fiberboard, decorative surfaces, coated wood-based materials, and impregnated papers for furniture and interior design applications.

Melamine resins are a key component of decorative laminates and composite laminates. They enable the creation of robust, scratch-resistant, and easy-to-maintain surfaces used in products such as furniture, countertops, flooring, and interior fittings. Coatings, paints, and adhesives

Melamine and melamine resins are used as crosslinkers and resin components in industrial coating systems and various adhesive formulations. They can enhance the hardness, resistance, and durability of the finished systems.

In the paper and textile industries, melamine-based resins are used for surface finishing and to improve specific performance characteristics, such as wet strength, dimensional stability, or resistance.

Melamine as a raw material for high-performance resin systems
In summary, melamine is a key raw material for demanding resin, coating, and surface systems. Established applications include, in particular, the production of MF and MUF resins, laminates, impregnating resins, and adhesives. MCC offers melamine as an alternative sourcing option for industrial processors.

MCC Supply and REACH Expertise
MCC holds its own REACH registration for melamine and maintains regular stock in Germany!
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