Detail
Name | Melamine |
Synonyms | 1,3,5-Triazine-2,4,6-triamine; 2,4,6-Triamino-1,3,5-triazine; 2,4,6-Triamino-s-triazine |
Molecular Formula | C3H6N6 |
Molecular Weight | 126.12 |
CAS Registry Number | 108-78-1 |
EINECS | 203-615-4 |
Appearance | White or light yellow solid powder, without visible impurities |
Assay | ≥99.0% |
Moisture content | ≤0.2% |
Ash content | ≤0.05% |
Turbidity/degree (kaolin) | ≤30 |
Package | 20kg / cardboard barrel |
Usage | A compound that forms synthetic resins with formaldehyde Melamine is used as a flame retardant additive for polypropylene and polyethylene. Melamine cyanurate is employed commercially as a flame retardant for polyamides and terephthalates. |