Melamine Formaldehyde (MF) Resin for Plastic Parts

Astro Mel™ 601ULF by Hexion is hexamethoxymethyl-type melamine resin grade. It can be used to crosslink a variety of polymers that contain hydroxyl, amino, amido, and carboxyl functional groups. It offers improved solvency, impact and abrasion resistance. Astro Mel™ 601ULF by Hexion also possesses an extreme low level of free formaldehyde.

Astro Mel™ 400 by Hexion is a waterborne, partially methylated melamine formaldehyde (MF) grade. It offers firm & resilient finishes, high abrasion resistance and good solvent resistance. This grade displays good formulated stability and adequate cure response at temperatures below 160°C. It can be used to crosslink hydroxy-functional polymers in formulations. Astro Mel™ 400 by Hexion is recommended for textile printing, nonwovens and textile finishing applications.

Astro Mel™ NW-3A by Hexion is a waterborne, partially methylated melamine formaldehyde (MF) grade. It offers firm & resilient finishes, high abrasion resistance and good solvent resistance. This grade displays good stain resistance, good mar resistance and block resistance. It can be used to crosslink hydroxy-functional polymers in formulations. Astro Mel™ NW-3A by Hexion is recommended for nonwovens and textile finishing applications.

Astro Mel™ 601 by Hexion is hexamethoxymethyl-type melamine grade. It offers good impact resistance, good abrasion resistance and improved solvent resistance. Astro Mel™ 601 by Hexion can be used to crosslink a variety of solvent-based and waterborne polymers that contain hydroxyl, amino, amido and carboxyl functional groups.

Astro Mel™ CR-1 by Hexion is a waterborne, partially methylated melamine formaldehyde (MF) grade. It offers firm & resilient finishes, high abrasion resistance and good solvent resistance. This grade displays good stain resistance, good mar resistance and block resistance. It can be used to crosslink hydroxy-functional polymers in formulations. It exhibits good cure response at temperatures below 150°C, very low formaldehyde content, and good can stability. Astro Mel™ CR-1 by Hexion is recommended for nonwovens and textile finishing applications.

Melochem Moulding Compound 751 by BI-QEM is a general purpose melamine formaldehyde resin reinforced with high-class cellulose. It is modified with special purpose additives, pigments, cure regulators and lubricants. It offers good hardness, glossy surface with excellent scratch and chemical resistance. It provides resistance against surfactants and weak bases. It can be processed by compression molding. The molded products can be recycled and exhibit good light stability and low water absorption properties. Melochem Moulding Compound 751 is suitable for household and foodservice applications including dinnerware, ramekins, ashtrays, jugs, ladles and bowls. Its shelf life is of 12 months below 20°C.

Melochem Moulding Compound 736 by BI-QEM is a general purpose melamine formaldehyde resin reinforced with high-class cellulose and modified with special purpose additives, pigments, cure regulators and lubricants. It offers good hardness, glossy surface with excellent scratch and chemical resistance. It provides resistance against surfactants and weak bases. The molded products can be recycled and exhibit good light stability and low water absorption properties. It is designed for processing by injection molding. Melochem Moulding Compound 736 is recommended for dinnerware jugs, ladles and bowls. It is also suitable for electrical applications and provides heat resistance and abrasion resistance. Its shelf life is of 12 months.

MF-268 by MACRO POLYMERS is a high gloss butylated melamine formaldehyde resin. Exhibits excellent reactivity and very good color retention in baking. Imparts excellent impact resistance. It is soluble in xylene, n-butyl acetate, methyl ethyl ketone, n-butanol and n-hexane (1:1.5-2).

• Compatible with short oil xylene/ toluene and nitro cellulose (1/2 second).
• Designed for stoving enamels with alkyds, epoxy and acrylic systems.
• MF-268 is recommended for baking finishes for motor cars and kitchen appliances, strip & roller coating enamels.
• Also used for baking coating on plastics for curing at lower temperature.

MF-970 by MACRO POLYMERS is a highly efficient, fast curing butylated melamine formaldehyde resin. Acts as anti-wrinkling and anti-cracking agent. Exhibits very good flexibility and very good color retention on baking. Imparts excellent impact resistance. It is soluble in xylene, n-butyl acetate, methyl ethyl ketone, n-butanol and n-hexane (1:1.5-2). Compatible with short oil & long oil, melamine formaldehyde (MF) and urea formaldehyde (UF) resin. Designed for low temperature curing flexible lacquers for metalized plastic articles. Useful for MTO based finishes and rosinated alkyd-based stoving finishes. MF-970 is recommended for baking finishes for motor cars and kitchen appliances in second quality paints.

MF-910 by MACRO POLYMERS is a highly efficient, fast curing melamine formaldehyde resin. Exhibits medium reactivity and very good color retention in baking. Offers good resistance to overbaking. Imparts excellent impact resistance. It is soluble in xylene, n-butyl acetate, methyl ethyl ketone, n-butanol and n-hexane (1:1.5-2). MF-910 compatible with short oil xylene/ toluene and nitro cellulose (1/2 second). Recommended for baking finishes for motor cars and kitchen appliances, strip and roller coating enamels.