Thermosets
Melamine-Formaldehyde Hard — Melamine-Formaldehyde Resin
Melamine-formaldehyde resins are known for their superior surface hardness, scratch resistance, and heat resistance compared to UF resins. They are widely used in decorative laminates, dinnerware, and coatings where durability is crucial.
MFPerstorpFormica
Manufacturers
3
Grades
2
Applications
5
Equivalents
0
Physical Properties
- Density
- 1.50-1.60 g/cm³
- Water Absorption (24h)
- 0.5-1.5 %
- Transparency
- White to Light Color
- Shrinkage
- 4-7 %
Mechanical Properties
- Young's Modulus
- 8-15 GPa
- Tensile Strength
- 60-90 MPa
- Elongation at Break
- 0.5-1.5 %
- Impact Strength (Izod)
- 4-10 J/m
Thermal Properties
- Glass Transition Temperature
- Undetermined (Degradation)
- Melting Point
- N/A
- Continuous Service Temperature
- 80-130 °C
- Heat Deflection Temperature
- 70-120 °C
Electrical Properties
- Dielectric Constant
- 5.0-6.5
- Volume Resistivity
- 10^11-10^14 Ohm-cm
- Dielectric Strength
- 12-20 kV/mm
Chemical Resistance
- Acids
- Moderate resistance
- Bases
- Moderate resistance
- Solvents
- Resistant to alcohols and hydrocarbons
- UV Resistance
- Moderate
Sustainability
- Recyclability
- Difficult
- Recycling Code
- N/A
- Carbon Footprint
- Moderate
Manufacturing compatibility
LaminatingMoldingCoating
Applications
Decorative laminates (countertops, flooring)
Dinnerware
Tableware
Coatings
Adhesives
Available grades
Melamine ResinMF Laminate Grade