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Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet
Identification & Functionality
- Additives Included
- Chemical Family
- Polymer Name
- Reinforcement Material
- Composite Materials Functions
- Resin Type
- MF (Melamine Formaldehyde Resin)
- Product Status
- Commercial
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Materials Features
- Features
Compared to thermoplastics, melamine molding compounds exhibit:
- Superior surface hardness that cannot be duplicated by thermoplastic materials
- Superior heat resistance exceeding 99°C with UL continuous use index of 130°C
- Environmentally friendly raw material components that do not contain Halogens, flame-retardant chemicals or organic solvents
- Superior chemical resistance
- Excellent scratch resistance that cannot be duplicated by engineered thermoplastic materials
- Unparalleled UV stability and color retention
- Features
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Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
- Composites Processing Methods
- Applications
- Melochem is particularly well-suited for molding food contact products, including quality dinnerware for domestic and commercial food service. Melochem molded articles are specifically approved for food contact. Additional applications include Serving Trays, Buttons, Ashtrays, Pharmaceutical Closures, Wiring Devices, Cutlery and Kitchen utensil handles.
- Adding decorative overlays during the molding cycle can enhance the appearance of the molded articles.
- Melochem compounds are suitable for both compression and injection molding and are available in fine powder and granular forms (dry granulation process)
- Recommended For
- Households products/ Consumer Goods > Kitchen utensils
- Conversion of composites & thermosets > Compression molding
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Colors Available
- Physical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Density 1.5 g/cm³ ISO 1183 Linear Mold Shrinkage 0.6 - 0.8 % ISO 2577 - Mechanical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Flexural Strength min. 80 MPa ISO 178 Tensile Strength min. 45 MPa ISO 527 Impact Strength min. 5 kJ/m2 ISO 179/1eU Impact Strength (Notched) min. 1.1 kJ/m2 ISO 179/1eA - Thermal Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Deflection Temperature (8.0 MPa) min. 110 °C ISO 75 - Electrical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Surface Resistance min. 10 ohm IEC 93 Dissipation Factor (At 1 kHz) max. 0.1 - IEC 250 Dielectric Constant 5.0 - DIN 53483 - Flammability
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Flame Rating (UL 94) V-0 - - Limiting Oxygen Index min. 40 % ASTM D2863
Regulatory & Compliance
- Labels/Agency Rating
- DIN 7708 type 152 and 152.7 <br>
- ISO 2112 type MF B10 and B11 <br>
- UL certified