Melamine Formaldehyde Resin.
Hard, glossy, heat- and scratch-resistant chemistry — for surfaces that take daily punishment and tableware that survives the dishwasher.
Overview
Melamine formaldehyde resin brings surface hardness, heat resistance, and water resistance beyond what urea systems can offer. Condensed from melamine and formaldehyde, it cures into a hard, transparent network prized in decorative laminates for countertops, furniture, and flooring — delivering scratch-resistant, durable finishes.
The same properties make our WP-MF series the material of choice for molded melamine tableware and dinnerware: items that are lightweight, break-resistant, and dishwasher-safe. We supply impregnation grades for paper overlays and molding-compound grades, each tuned for flow, clarity, and cure to the customer’s process.
Applications
| Appearance | Clear to slightly hazy liquid |
|---|---|
| Solid content | 52 ± 2 % |
| Viscosity (B4 cup, 30 °C) | 20 – 40 s |
| pH at 30 °C | 8.8 – 9.6 |
| Specific gravity at 30 °C | 1.22 – 1.24 |
| Water tolerance | 1 : 2.5 – 1 : 3.5 |
| Free formaldehyde | ≤ 0.8 % |
| Shelf life at 30 °C | 15 days |
Typical values, not a sales specification. A certificate of analysis accompanies every consignment; parameters are tailored to order.
Packaging & storage
Supplied in HDPE barrels of 235 kg net; spray-dried powder grades available on request. Store cool and dry, away from direct sunlight, and use within the stated shelf life — melamine resins advance faster than urea systems in warm storage.
Trial it on your line.
We supply sample quantities with full technical support — send us your press conditions to begin.