Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Additives Included
- Chemical Family
- Polymer Name
- Reinforcement Material
- Composite Materials Functions
- Resin Type
- MF (Melamine Formaldehyde Resin)
- Product Status
- Commercial
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- 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
Lubricated
Applications & Uses
- 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
- Appearance
- Colors Available
- Physical Properties
- Mechanical Properties
- Thermal Properties
- Electrical Properties
- Flammability
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Density | 1.5 | g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
| Linear Mold Shrinkage | 0.6 - 0.8 | % | ISO 2577 |
| 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 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Deflection Temperature (8.0 MPa) | min. 110 | °C | ISO 75 |
| 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 |
| 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