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Melamine Cyanurate MC-4000

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Melamine Cyanurate MC-4000 is a halogen-free flame retardant that can be used in thermoplastic urethanes (TPUs) for electrical wire coatings.

Functions: Flame Retardant

Chemical Family: Melamine Cyanurates

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polyurethanes (PU)

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    Identification & Functionality

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    Features & Benefits

    Properties

    Melamine Cyanurate is a salt comprised of Melamine and Cyanuric acid, which has unique physical properties:

    • heat stability at 300º.
    • held together by an extensive two-dimensional network of hydrogen bonds between Melamine and Cyanuric acid, which network forms layers such as graphite.

    Applications & Uses

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    Properties

    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Bulk Density0.2 - 0.5ton/m3
    Free Cyanuric Acidmax. 0.2%
    Free Melaminemax. 0.3%
    Moisture Contentmax. 0.2%
    Particle Size D50max. 14μm
    Particle Size Dmaxmax. 100μm
    pH4.0-6.0

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    Technical Details

    Melamine Cyanurate MC-4000 - Technical Details


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    Properties of Melamine Cyanurate

    Melamine Cyanurate is a salt comprised of Melamine and Cyanuric acid, which has unique physical properties:

    • Heat stability at 300º.
    • Held together by an extensive two-dimensional network of hydrogen bonds between Melamine and Cyanuric acid, which network forms layers such as graphite.