A nitrogenous strongly basic chemical substance (C3H6N6), structurally 2,4,6-triamino-1,3,5-triazine, produced from several cyanogen compounds, and obtained as a white crystalline substance; -- formerly supposed to be produced by the decomposition of melam. Called also cyanuramide. It is used as one of the starting components (together with formaldehyde) in the preparation of melamine resins, including the commercially marketed Formica (TM). It is solid at room temperature, and sublimes at temperatures approaching 250° C, decomposing at 345° C. Density 1.573.
A sprayed-on plastic coating usually applied to chipboard.
a white crystalline organic base; used mainly in making melamine resins
A resin combined with aluminum oxide to add stability and durability to laminate flooring.
A slick plastic-like material used to cover a substrate of particleboard or MDF. This material is popular because it is durable and easy to clean.
A low pressure laminate thermofused to a smooth substrate.
A melamine-formaldehyde resin with alpha cellulose fillers molded by a thermosetting process to form hard, durable surfaced, heat resistant products. Properly cured moldings are not attacked by weak acids, alkalis, solvents or water and have good electrical resistance properties.
particle board core, with a sheet of paper laid over it. The paper is fused to the particle board with resins and exposy, run through a press in a heat fusion process. After the paper is fused on board a plastic powder coat is sprayed on paper. It s run through the press again (all with heat), through two rollers that are 3000 pounds per square inch. It gives melamine a washability - cleanable and durable.
Melamine is a plastic material often used as a surface layer on top of a wood or chipboard substrate. Formica and Wilsonart and other "plastic laminates" use a melamine coating. back
Particle board coated with a plastic material. Often used in forming concrete countertops because of its smoothness and easy release
The chemical name of the compound generally considered the leading plastic from which plastic dinnerware is made.
is a plastic-type resin used throughout the construction process to add durability, strength and stability to the laminated planks.
A very resistant thermoset plastic.
A highly resistant, exceptionally strong plastic laminate material sometimes used in buttons.