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Melamine
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Melamine |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | Melamine;2,4,6-Triamino-1,3,5-triazine;Cyanuramide |
| Chinese name | 三聚氰胺 |
| Chinese synonyms | Melamine;三聚氰胺;蜜胺 |
| Chemical category | Flame Retardants |
| CAS No. | 108-78-1 |
| EINECS No. | 203-615-4 |
| Molecular formula | C3H6N6 |
| Molecular weight | 126.12 |
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Technical indicators
Assay ≥99.5%; moisture ≤0.2%; ash ≤0.05%; color (Pt-Co) ≤20
Performance characteristics
White crystalline powder, nitrogen-rich compound, intumescent flame retardant and resin monomer
Application scenarios
Melamine-formaldehyde resins, intumescent flame retardant systems (with APP and pentaerythritol), coatings, laminates