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Product Details

Appearance:white powder

Throughput:50|Metric Ton|Month

pd_productuse:A compound that forms synthetic resins with formaldehyde

Delivery Time:in stock

Purity:99.8%

Hazards Identification Back to Contents
【Inhalation】

May cause irritation of the respiratory tract with burning pain in the nose and throat, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and pulmonary edema.
【Skin】

Prolonged and/or repeated contact may cause irritation and/or dermatitis.
【Eyes】

Causes eye irritation.
【Ingestion】

May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
【EC Safety Phrase】

S 22 24/25
Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Back to Contents
【Personal Protection】

Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
【Respirators】

Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.
【Exposure Effects】

May cause cancer according to animal studies. May cause reproductive and fetal effects.
【Poison Class】

4
Fire Fighting Measures Back to Contents
【Flash Point】

325
【Autoignition】

> 600
【Fire Fighting】

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. To extinguish fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam. Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire.
Accidental Release Measures Back to Contents
【Small spills/leaks】

Wash area with soap and water. Clean up spills immediately, using the appropriate protective equipment. Sweep up, then place into a suitable container for disposal. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.

 

Chemical Properties White Solid
Uses A compound that forms synthetic resins with formaldehyde
Definition ChEBI: A trimer of cyanamide, with a 1,3,5-triazine skeleton.
General Description Colorless to white monoclinic crystals or prisms or white powder. Sublimes when gently heated.
Air & Water Reactions Insoluble in water.
Reactivity Profile Melamine is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong acids . Neutralizes acids in exothermic reactions to form salts plus water. May be incompatible with isocyanates, halogenated organics, peroxides, phenols (acidic), epoxides, anhydrides, and acid halides. Flammable gaseous hydrogen may be generated in combination with strong reducing agents, such as hydrides.
Fire Hazard Literature sources indicate that Melamine is nonflammable.